Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules that would curb Nato cooperation
Swiss voters have decisively rejected a proposal to strictly codify neutrality into the constitution, which would have limited cooperation with NATO and restricted sanctions against Russia. The initiative, backed by the far-right Swiss People's Party, was defeated by 70% of the electorate.
Why it matters
The result maintains Switzerland's current foreign policy stance and avoids potential isolationism amid ongoing European geopolitical tensions.
Give Peace A Chance by John Lennon used in campaign for tightening Switzerland’s neutrality rules. Give Peace A Chance by John Lennon used in campaign for tightening Switzerland’s neutrality rules. Switzerland Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules that would curb Nato cooperation 70% vote against tightening centuries-old neutrality, which far right said was eroded by sanctions against Russia
Prefer the Guardian on Google Swiss voters have decisively rejected a proposal for a strict definition of neutrality that would have required Switzerland to curb cooperation with Nato and abandon sanctions against Russia.
All cantons and about 70% of voters rejected the proposal for a strictly defined version of neutrality to be written into the Swiss constitution, final results from the Federal Statistical Office showed. The motion had been promoted by the far-right Swiss People’s party (SVP).
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