Early samples from Switzerland's referendum on capping the population at 10 million indicate voters are leaning toward rejecting the measure, according to a poll cited by the Swiss national broadcaster. The survey, as cited by analyst Asaf Rozencweig (N12), found about 45% support for the proposal.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today (06:50 Jerusalem), Swiss citizens voted today in a referendum on whether to halt further immigration if the total population reaches 10 million — currently over 9 million. Recent polls before the vote showed the public roughly evenly divided, with a slight majority opposed. Now, early projection samples cited by analyst Asaf Rozencweig on N12 and attributed to the Swiss national broadcaster suggest the final result will tilt against the cap, with roughly 45% support. The outcome remains preliminary as official counting continues. Should the measure fail, it would leave Switzerland's current permissive immigration framework unchanged.
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