Geopolitics: Forecast: Switzerland votes against stricter neutrality
In Switzerland, the neutrality initiative has failed in a popular vote. The population does not want to further restrict cooperation with neighboring countries.
The Swiss Neutrality Initiative was decisively rejected in a national referendum, with 70.2% of voters opposing it. The initiative aimed to enshrine a strict interpretation of Swiss neutrality in the constitution, banning the adoption of economic sanctions and cooperation with military alliances like NATO. The Swiss government and most political parties had campaigned against the proposal, which was backed by the "Pro Schweiz" association linked to the Swiss People's Party (SVP).
The initiative was sparked by Switzerland's decision to adopt EU sanctions against Russia following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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