Immigration cap vote could leave Switzerland short of EU workers, experts warn
The Local’s 26 May news roundup reports that the SVP’s forthcoming population-cap referendum would allow just 40,000 EU migrants a year—far below the 60,000 economists say are needed to replace retiring Swiss workers. Shortages would hit health care, tech and hospitality first, prompting companies to plan for remote work or relocations if free movement collapses.
May 27, 2026
