Majority of Swiss against immigration ban, survey finds

Almost two-thirds of the Swiss population are worried about the idea of the population reaching 10 million. However, three out of five are against a ban on immigration, a study has shown. According to the “Opportunities Barometer 2024” published on Tuesday, 74% in rural areas are concerned about a Switzerland with 10 million inhabitants (the current population is around nine million). In suburban areas, the figure is 65%, and in urban areas, 63%. The representative study was mandated by the Larix Foundation and carried out by the Demoscope institute, which interviewed over 6,300 people from all parts of the country. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Meanwhile 61% rejected a blanket ban on immigration; such a ban for people outside the European Union/EFTA was more narrowly rejected. The political integration of foreign residents or the construction of more roads were also narrowly rejected as measures to deal with the effects of immigration. On the other ...