Swiss Voters Reject Proposal to Tighten Neutrality Rules
Failed proposal would have restricted Swiss cooperation with NATO
TL;DR
- Swiss voters rejected a proposal to define neutrality more restrictively in the Constitution.
- About 70 percent of voters opposed the amendment.
- The proposal would have barred cooperation with military alliances unless attacked.
- It also aimed to prohibit sanctions against countries at war, with specific exceptions.
- Supporters, including the Swiss People's Party, argued current neutrality was weakened by sanctions against Russia.
- The Swiss government opposed the amendment, citing negative impacts on security and international work.