In the summer, Switzerland will conduct a referendum regarding a proposal to limit the country's population to ten million. This initiative is being driven by the national-conservative Swiss People's Party (SVP), which holds the most seats in the Swiss parliament. They successfully collected the necessary signatures to bring the proposal to a public vote, with the date for the referendum set for June 14 as announced by the government.

According to the Federal Statistical Office of Switzerland, by the end of the third quarter of 2025, the population is projected to be around 9.1 million. In recent years, Swiss residents born abroad have accounted for approximately 30% of the total population, with a significant number originating from EU countries, many of whom have obtained Swiss citizenship. This demographic trend underscores the country's reliance on immigration and raises questions about national identity and cultural integration.

The proposal aims to establish a legal framework to ensure that by the year 2050, the permanent resident population in Switzerland — including both Swiss citizens and foreigners with residence permits — does not exceed ten million. If the population surpasses this limit, further discussions on immigration policy and demographic management are expected to arise, reflecting broader concerns about sustainability, quality of life, and economic factors within the country.