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Swiss voters reject far-right proposal on population in referendum

Swiss voters rejected a referendum proposal that would have limited the population to 10 million by 2050. The initiative was backed by the far-right People's Party, which seeks to curb immigration and population growth for sustainability reasons. Critics warned that such a measure could harm the Swiss economy due to potential labor shortages.

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Suíços derrotam extrema-direita em referendo sobre população

Os suíços rejeitam limites à população. Os primeiros resultados do referendo inédito apontam para o "Não" ao limite da população a 10 milhões de habitantes até 2050.

O referendo foi impulsionado pelo Partido Popular, uma força de extrema-direita que pretende travar a imigração e o crescimento da população, em nome da sustentabilidade do país.

O tema dividiu e gerou muitas discussões. Os críticos deste referendo receiam um "Brexit na Suíça" e que a economia do país venha a ser afetada pela falta de mão-de-obra estrangeira.

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RTP NotíciasState / PublicCenter7 days ago

Swiss voters reject far-right proposal on population in referendum

Bias read (Center): The article presents both sides of the debate without overtly favoring one perspective. It mentions the far-right initiative and its goals while also noting concerns raised by critics about economic impacts. The language remains neutral, and no clear ideological slant is evident.

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