Swiss voters reject a proposal to cap the country’s population at 10 million in a referendum held on Sunday, according to reports from multiple outlets. Results are described as a clear win for the “no” campaign, though some polls had forecast a close contest. Several sources say voters prioritise economic stability and Switzerland’s broader relationship with the European Union, including concerns that a cap could affect the terms of free movement of labour with EU member states. ABC Australia and other coverage point to voter preferences that emphasise maintaining economic conditions and existing ties with Europe rather than focusing on immigration-related worries. Other accounts characterise the vote as having implications similar to debates seen in Brexit-era politics, highlighting fears that the population cap could reduce access to free labour movement. Overall, outlets agree that the referendum outcome keeps Switzerland’s approach to population growth and immigration regulation unchanged, and is seen as avoiding a potential clash with the EU framework that governs labour mobility.