Switzerland is voting on a population cap of 10 million. The right-wing Swiss People's Party is framing it as a sustainability initiative, but opponents say it would create chaos. The referendum touches on immigration, environmental limits, and national identity—concerns that are reverberating across Europe. According to BBC World, this represents a striking shift for Switzerland, a nation that's historically preferred pragmatism over strict demographic policy. Voters will soon decide whether population limits offer real solutions.

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