Swiss Voters Reject Proposal to Tighten Neutrality Rules
About 70% of voters rejected a measure that would have curbed Switzerland's cooperation with Nato and its sanctions against Russia.
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Swiss voters have decisively rejected a proposal that would have written a stricter definition of neutrality into the country's constitution, according to final results from the Federal Statistical Office.
All 26 cantons and about 70% of voters nationwide opposed the measure, which had been promoted by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP). The proposal would have required Switzerland to curb cooperation with Nato and abandon sanctions imposed on Russia.
Supporters of the initiative argued that Switzerland's centuries-old tradition of neutrality had been eroded in recent years, pointing to the country's alignment with European Union sanctions against Moscow following the invasion of Ukraine. Opponents countered that a stricter neutrality standard would isolate Switzerland diplomatically and limit its ability to cooperate with Western partners on security matters.
The rejection leaves Switzerland's existing, more flexible approach to neutrality in place, allowing the country to continue its current level of engagement with Nato and international sanctions regimes.
Sources
- Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules that would curb Nato cooperation — The Guardian — World
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