Switzerland looks set to reject a highly divisive anti‑immigration proposal aimed at capping the country’s population, according to early projections released minutes after polls closed on Sunday. The initial forecast from the respected gfs.bern institute suggests voters have turned down the initiative, which had sparked intense national debate over migration, growth and identity.
The proposal sought to impose strict limits on Switzerland’s population, arguing that rising numbers were putting pressure on housing, infrastructure and the environment. Critics, however, warned it would damage the economy, undermine international agreements and fuel xenophobia in a country where one in four residents is foreign‑born.
In a separate nationwide vote, projections indicate that a law tightening access to conscientious objection for military service is likely to pass. The measure would make it harder for individuals to opt out of compulsory military duty, a long‑standing feature of Swiss civic life.
Official results are expected later, but early indicators point to a clear rejection of the population‑cap initiative — a decision that will resonate across Europe as immigration continues to shape political discourse.
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