Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules that would curb Nato cooperation

Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected a far-right-backed initiative to enshrine a rigid definition of neutrality in the constitution, with around 70% opposing the measure. The proposal would have forced Switzerland to limit military cooperation with NATO and drop sanctions against Russia, marking a sharp break from its current stance. Final official results confirmed opposition across every canton, signaling broad public resistance to the plan. The defeat leaves Switzerland’s long-standing neutrality—already under pressure from international tensions—intact for now.

70% vote against tightening centuries-old neutrality, which far right said was eroded by sanctions against RussiaSwiss 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). Continue reading...