Switzerland holds Brexit-style referendum on 10 million population cap

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Switzerland holds Brexit-style referendum on 10 million population cap

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Swiss voters are set to hold a referendum on capping the country's population at 10 million by 2050. The measure has sparked debate, with critics warning of potential Brexit-like economic and EU relationship consequences amid rising anti-immigration sentiment.

Swiss voters will decide on Sunday whether to approve a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050, a measure critics say could have Brexit-like consequences for the economy and relations with the European Union. The referendum reflects growing anti-immigration sentiment seen across Europe.

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