The Swiss Free Democratic Party (FDP) has proposed a 3% income tax on immigrants for their first 11 years in the country, aiming to manage immigration and counter the Swiss People's Party's (SVP) controversial 10-million population cap initiative.

The tax could generate up to one billion Swiss francs annually to benefit the population.

However, the proposal has drawn mixed reactions.

Critics, including expats, argue it could foster discrimination and deter skilled workers, while supporters see it as a fair contribution to Switzerland's high living standards.

The debate highlights broader tensions over immigration policies and their societal impact in Switzerland.