• Swiss voters are divided over a referendum to cap the population at 10 million, to be held on June 14.
  • The proposal by the right-wing SVP party calls for ending the free movement agreement with the EU.
  • The government opposes the initiative, warning of damage to the economy and EU relations.
  • A GfS Bern poll shows 47% in favor and 47% against.
  • Switzerland’s population recently exceeded 9 million, with foreigners making up 27% of the total.

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