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This episode discusses Switzerland's population growth and an upcoming vote on limiting the population to 10 million inhabitants.

🎧Welcome to French Unlocked with me, Nadège. In this episode, we talk about a very current topic in Switzerland: population growth and an important vote that will take place on June 14, 2026. Swiss citizens will vote on an initiative proposing to limit the population to 10 million inhabitants. But behind this debate lie deeper questions: why does Switzerland attract so many foreign workers? And why does the country’s economy depend so strongly on immigration? You will also discover how direct democracy works in Switzerland, the role of public votes ( votations ), and the sectors where foreign workers are essential. An episode to better understand Switzerland, its political system, and its current social and economic challenges. 🎧 Bonjour à tous et bienvenue dans French Unlocked avec moi, Nadège. Dans cet épisode, on parle d’un sujet très actuel en Suisse : la croissance de la population et une votation importante qui aura lieu le 14 juin 2026. Les Suisses vont voter sur une initiative qui propose de limiter la population à 10 millions d’habitants. Mais derrière ce débat se posent des questions essentielles : pourquoi la Suisse attire-t-elle autant de travailleurs étrangers ? Et…

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