Swiss Campaign to Cap Population Is ‘Dangerous,’ Minister Says

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A right-wing campaign to cap Switzerland’s population is “dangerous” and threatens businesses’ ability to attract top talent, the country’s finance chief said.

Immigration has long been a hot button issue in Switzerland. The far right Swiss People’s Party, the country’s largest, is behind a push to limit the number of inhabitants to 10 million that will probably be on the ballot from 2026.