Switzerland is grappling with immigration challenges linked to its economic boom, powered by a low-tax business model that has strained political relations with the European Union.
This issue, a major sticking point during previous negotiations, threatens to disrupt ongoing talks with the EU to update trade agreements, as Switzerland seeks to introduce measures to regulate immigration.
With a rapidly growing population and political pressure from nationalist parties, Switzerland aims to strike a balance between maintaining economic growth dependent on the free movement within the EU and addressing domestic concerns over infrastructure and housing costs.
(With inputs from agencies.)