Swiss voters will vote on an initiative that could limit the country's population to 10 million inhabitants, impacting relations with the European Union.

This weekend, voters in Switzerland will decide by vote on an initiative that proposes limiting the country's population to 9.5 million inhabitants, a measure that could significantly affect relations with the European Union. Brussels is closely monitoring the outcome of the vote, considering that the free movement of people is essential in bilateral relations.

Although Switzerland is not an EU member, it is economically integrated into the region, being part of the Schengen Area. Political scientist Philipp Lutz emphasizes that limiting the population would contradict the right to free movement, and such a change could have negative consequences on other agreements with the EU, including access to the European market.

The population of Switzerland has grown significantly in recent decades, and supporters of the initiative believe that the pace of migration is too high. Polls show a tight result, with a slight advantage for those opposing the population cap.