Switzerland is voting on whether to cap its population at 10 million. Here's what to know
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Switzerland votes on a population cap that could tighten immigration and put its EU free-movement agreement under pressure.

Switzerland will hold a referendum on Sunday on whether to cap its population at 10 million people.

If the measure is passed, Swiss officials will have to roll out measures to curb population growth until 2050.

Businesses have warned that limiting immigration will weigh on Switzerland’s growth and competitiveness.

  • Summzashi@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    3 days ago

    It’s a terrible comparison that poisons a fruitful debate for no reason at all. You’re comparing a fair point to genocide, making it an indefensible position and grinds any discussion to a halt.

    • idealism_nearby@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      3 days ago

      Does comparing an apple to an orange change the way that apples taste?

      Can you reply to my actual point at some stage?

      • Summzashi@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        2 days ago

        I’m not the person you were responding to initially.

        Even if I was; no. You’re not worth debating at all