Swiss voters send signal in favour of Europe and the economy, say international press
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Swiss voters’ rejection of the “No to ten million” immigration initiative on Sunday has been widely seen abroad as a choice for stability and openness.
Swiss Abroad overwhelmingly reject capping Swiss population
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Swiss voters who live abroad have rejected an initiative to limit the population even more decisively than voters within Switzerland. However, when it came to the reform of civilian service, there was little difference.
Swiss voters reject proposal to cap population at ten million
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Provisional results of Sunday’s polls show Swiss citizens have rejected the right-wing Swiss People’s Party proposal to limit the population to ten million.
Six takeaways from Switzerland’s population cap vote
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Swiss voters on Sunday rejected a bold move that risked tensions with Brussels: 55% voted against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No to ten million” immigration initiative. Yet the proposal tapped into key public concerns.
Swiss say ‘no’ to population cap but want solutions-driven debate on migration
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Swiss voters on Sunday clearly rejected the Swiss People’s Party’s plan to cap the population at ten million. However, concerns about immigration remain widespread, says political analyst Urs Bieri.
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“No to ten million” immigration initiative is also being scrutinized internationally. Revision of the law aims to tighten access to civilian service. You can find all the results here.
June 14 vote: Swiss set to reject cap on population, says poll
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Less than two weeks before a nationwide vote, 52% of respondents are against the “No to ten million!” immigration initiative.
Vote to cap Swiss population comes under international scrutiny
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A right-wing initiative to limit Switzerland’s population to ten million is attracting above-average media attention abroad.
Swiss deeply divided on ten million population cap
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Fears of overpopulation mixed with concerns of a “Swiss Brexit” reflect the degree of polarisation surrounding the issue.
Why the Swiss civilian service model is an exception
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Many of the 68 countries worldwide that impose compulsory military service offer a civilian alternative. They are usually more restrictive.
Population cap initiative ‘will not stop Swiss Abroad from returning home’
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Should Switzerland cap its population at 10 million by strictly limiting immigration? Two lawmakers discuss the proposal in our “Let’s Talk” programme.
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Brexit has had unexpected consequences for migration. Ahead of the Swiss vote on the “No to 10 million” immigration initiative, are there any lessons to be learnt from across the Channel?
Swiss voters to decide on new rules for civilian service
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The Swiss government and parliament want to restrict access to civilian service to bolster troop numbers. A referendum has been launched against this reform.
First SBC poll shows Swiss evenly split on capping population at ten million
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Just over a month before a nationwide vote, the outcome of the ‘No to ten million’ immigration initiative is too close to call.
Twenty initiatives in 60 years: Switzerland’s relentless immigration debate
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Immigration has boosted Switzerland’s economy but repeatedly challenged its political system. Yet the arguments in this debate have barely changed over the decades.
Switzerland expands as Europe contracts and neither is happy
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Demographic change and workforce migration are transforming Europe and Switzerland. Profound disruptions are on the horizon.
Swiss voters to decide on stricter rules for conscientious objection
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The Swiss parliament wants to make it more difficult to switch from military to civilian service. The political left is against the reform. Voters will decide on June 14.
