Early results show Swiss voters reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million
Swiss voters appear to have rejected a referendum proposed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party that sought to cap the national population at 10 million. The initiative was widely viewed as an attempt to curb immigration from the European Union.
Why it matters
The vote reflects ongoing tensions in Europe regarding immigration policy and the influence of populist political movements.
Voters in Switzerland cast their final ballots on Sunday on an initiative championed by the top right-wing party to cap the rich Alpine country’s population at 10 million. Early results showed Swiss voters were leaning against it. The populist Swiss People’s Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from the neighboring European Union. (AP Video shot by Jamey Keaten)
The article uses neutral, descriptive language to report on election results and the political context of the referendum.
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