Swiss voters appear to have rejected a right-wing anti-immigration proposal that would cap the country’s population at 10 million, according to early projections reported after polls closed. Around noon local time, initial estimates from the GfS.bern institute indicated roughly 55% opposition to the initiative. The proposal had drawn warnings from opponents that it would cause “chaos” and have damaging effects on Switzerland’s economy, as well as its relations with the European Union. Supporters and opponents are not detailed in the provided reports, but the coverage highlights that the measure was described as divisive. Following the projection results, business representatives publicly welcomed the outcome. Monika Ruhl, director of the employers’ organization economiesuisse, said the rejection was “important” for Switzerland and for ties with the EU, expressing relief and satisfaction on public broadcaster RTS. The reports present the vote as undecided only in the early stage, emphasizing that the figures cited are projections shortly after polling ended.