Swiss voters reject proposal to cap population at 10 million

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million people. The initiative, put to a national referendum, aimed to limit population growth by cutting immigration. Early projections show a clear majority voting against the measure.

The proposal was seen as a potential source of conflict with the European Union, as it would have required stricter immigration controls. The outcome avoids a diplomatic clash with the EU, which has free movement agreements with Switzerland.