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Thomas Matter
Coverage of Thomas Matter in the Nexus archive.
- Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10m
Switzerland held a referendum on a proposal to cap its population at 10 million by 2050, driven by concerns over immigration, public services, and housing. The initiative, led by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party (SVP), could trigger restrictions on EU labor mobility and face economic risks, with public opinion closely divided.