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The Swiss parliament wants to make it more difficult to switch from military to civilian service. There was a referendum against this proposal. Now the decision will be put to a vote on June 14.

Swiss Politics

Swiss voters to decide on new rules for civilian service

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May 13, 2026

Um die Armee zu stärken, möchte das Parlament den Zugang für den Zivildienst verschärfen. Dagegen ist das Referendum ergriffen worden.

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Is a Swiss population cap to reduce immigration an unprecedented idea?

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May 13, 2026

A popular initiative is calling for restrictions so that Switzerland’s population does not exceed ten million before 2050. Is it the first proposal of its kind?

Swiss Diaspora

Switzerland to vote on 10 million population cap

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May 11, 2026

The “No to 10 million” immigration initiative will be put to a nationwide vote on June 14.

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First SBC poll shows Swiss evenly split on capping population at ten million

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May 8, 2026

Just over a month before a nationwide vote, the outcome of the ‘No to ten million’ immigration initiative is too close to call.

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Twenty initiatives in 60 years: Switzerland’s relentless immigration debate

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May 6, 2026

Immigration has boosted Switzerland’s economy but repeatedly challenged its political system. Yet the arguments in this debate have barely changed over the decades.

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Without immigration, the Swiss population would age rapidly

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Apr 30, 2026

Immigration not only grows Switzerland’s population but slows its ageing – without it, fewer workers and more pensioners would strain pensions and health insurance.

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Eight graphs on free movement and the Swiss economy

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Apr 30, 2026

Since 2002, EU citizens have been able to freely settle and work in Switzerland. What impact has this had on the country’s economy?

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Switzerland expands as Europe contracts and neither is happy

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Apr 28, 2026

Demographic change and workforce migration are transforming Europe and Switzerland. Profound disruptions are on the horizon.

People are carrying out renovation work on drystone walls in the Muota Valley, in the canton of Schwyz, as part of their community service.

Swiss Politics

Swiss voters to decide on stricter rules for conscientious objection

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Apr 20, 2026

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.

Should the Swiss population be capped at 10 million?

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Crowded? A summer scene on the lakeside in Zurich.

Swiss Politics

‘No to ten million’ vote – should Switzerland cap its population?

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Apr 14, 2026

On June 14, the Swiss will vote on a right-wing initiative aiming to cap immigration.

Switzerland's population reaches 10 million

Swiss Politics

A population cap of ten million: simple in theory, tricky in practice

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Apr 9, 2026

In June, Swiss voters will have their say on an initiative to limit future population growth. Could the idea actually be implemented?

Federal Council warns against "No 10 million Swiss" initiative

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Swiss government warns against ten-million population cap

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Mar 16, 2026

Swiss government warns capping population at 10 million could harm prosperity and EU ties.

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