Dossier
Rene Schwok
Coverage of Rene Schwok in the Nexus archive.
- Switzerland to cast world’s first ever vote on whether to cap population
Swiss voters will decide on a proposal to cap the population at 10 million by 2050, backed by the Swiss People’s Party. The initiative faces opposition from the government, businesses, and experts who warn of economic risks and strained EU ties. The population has grown by 23% since 2002, reaching 9.1 million.