News Summary

• The initiative, which was put forward by the Swiss People’s Party, would require the government to curb growth through two main measures.
• The first, triggered as soon as Switzerland exceeds 9.5 million inhabitants, would lead to restrictions in the areas of asylum and family reunification.
• If the population surpasses ten million for two consecutive years, the second measure would kick in, requiring the termination of the Free Movement of Persons agreement.