Politics Swiss voters to decide on population cap in high-stakes referendum Proposed 10 million limit sets quality-of-life concerns against business warnings over labour shortages and economic growth iStock.com/btgbtg Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Thursday 12 February 2026 Switzerland will vote in June on whether to introduce a cap on the country’s population, a proposal that has put immigration and economic growth at the centre of a national debate. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Income Tax Switzerland’s growing appeal to cross-border commuters Work Permits Stable Swiss quotas offer predictability amid shifting labour-market pressures Private Practice Leaders Talent fault line: How modern risks are reshaping global mobility Politics US bosses feel the heat as employees demand a public stand against ICE