Switzerland Weighs Law to Cap Its Total National Population

—Swiss lawmakers are debating a proposal to legally cap the country's total population, a measure that would require the government to manage immigration levels to prevent the population from exceeding a set threshold. The initiative reflects growing concerns in Switzerland about housing costs, overcrowding in cities, and pressure on infrastructure. Critics argue a population cap would be economically damaging and potentially discriminatory. Switzerland has a history of holding referendums on immigration policy, and a public vote on the measure is likely if it advances through parliament.