Swiss voters rejected a 10-million population cap 55-45 — and the cantons agreed for once (swissinfo.ch)
Switzerland sits at 9.1 million people. The rejected initiative, from the right-wing SVP, would have forced measures — up to ending EU free movement — if the country hit 9.5 million before 2050. Voters said no by 54.8% to 45.2% on 58% turnout.
Swiss commenters flagged the real mechanics: this needed a 'double majority' of people AND cantons, and it failed both. A precedent looms — a 2014 immigration initiative passed and parliament quietly declined to implement it.
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