Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million

"Unchecked immigration is leading to Switzerland no longer being Switzerland."

— Nils Fiechter , Politician

"Viewing problems through the lens of migration does not lead to solutions, but to division."

— Helin Genis , Politician

"More and more people are living in the same space."

— Thomas Matter , Politician

"The country cannot meet the need for bright minds on its own."

— Severin Schwan , Executive

"The measure would dismantle the openness that has made the country rich."

— Joseph de Weck , Executive

"We should put on the brakes before things get out of hand."

— Roland Meyer , Activist

"Swiss voters vote with their wallet."

— Jan Kedzior , Other

"More than 50 percent of employees are foreigners."

— Martin von Moos , Executive

"For us, access to the European market is vital."

— Pierre-Yves Bonvin , Executive

"The proposal sells the illusion of a free lunch, and will not solve our housing or traffic problems."

— Rudolf Minsch , Executive

"Uncontrolled immigration is causing Switzerland to grow far too quickly. The negative consequences are palpable in all areas of life."

— Thomas Matter , Politician

"It sells the illusion of a free lunch and will not solve our housing or traffic problems."

— Rudolf Minsch , Executive

"Switzerland cannot meet the need for bright minds on its own."

— Severin Schwan , Executive

"With a limit on arrivals, there will be competition over who gets to bring in people."

— Thomas Matter , Politician