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Switzerland in referendum to set a population ceiling: 10 million, no more

2026-02-12 22:56:54Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Switzerland to hold referendum to set population ceiling

10 million, no more. On June 14, the Swiss will go to the polls in one of the frequent referendums that characterize the country's political life: they will decide on a legal proposal that seeks to set a ceiling, to be precise ten million, for the resident population in the country. The initiative was launched by the UDC, the right-wing sovereigntist party that has a relative majority in Switzerland. The aim is twofold: on the one hand, to set a limit on immigration, and on the other, to emphasize the neutrality and independence, especially from the EU, which are part of the country's DNA.

"No to a Switzerland with 10 million, an initiative for sustainability": this is the formula with which the consultation was accepted after passing the signature collection hurdle (which requires only 100 thousand signatures) and which, if approved, would become part of the Constitution.

Before 2050, reads the official website of the Federal Council (government) presenting the text of the law, the permanent resident population of Switzerland may not exceed ten million inhabitants. After 2050, the Federal Council may, by ordinance, increase the limit each year by the amount of natural growth. The Confederation ensures that this limit is respected.

If the permanent resident population of Switzerland, says another article of the proposal to be submitted to voters, exceeds nine and a half million inhabitants before 2050, the Federal Council and the Federal Assembly, within the framework of their powers, take measures relating specifically to the asylum and family reunification sector.

In other words, the concept of "sustainability" (economic, social, even environmental) is used as a pretext to raise barriers to the entry of new residents. Even at the cost, and this is another key passage of the text, of renouncing the agreements signed internationally by Bern.

Today, Switzerland is home to 9.2 million people, one in four of whom are of foreign origin. Although, like other Western countries, the population is facing progressive aging, the "ceiling" of ten million is not far off.

But what would happen if the "yes" votes prevailed on June 14? Switzerland, not immediately, risks facing a series of diplomatic conflicts, starting with the European Union, with which Bern has signed a treaty for the free movement of people and businesses for years.

On paper, the consultation does not currently have much chance of success: the government and parliament have overwhelmingly voted “No”, the UDC position seems isolated. Moreover, Economiesuisse (practically the Swiss equivalent of Confindustria) has also described the referendum as an “initiative of chaos”, concerned about the obstacles that would be placed on the freedom of business, the movement of workers and the consequences on the markets. However, a recent survey shows that 48% of voters are oriented in favor of the “ceiling” for the resident population. / Corriere della Sera


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