Government
Swiss voters reject strict neutrality in 'pro-Russian' referendum
Swiss voters rejected a proposal to enshrine strict neutrality in the constitution, with approximately 68 percent voting against it. The initiative, led by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP) and funded by Christoph Blocher, aimed to prohibit cooperation with NATO and limit sanctions to those approved by the United Nations. Opponents criticized the measure as too rigid and labeled it pro-Russian, while the Kremlin welcomed the plan. Most other political parties opposed the proposal, arguing that current flexible neutrality better serves Switzerland’s interests and aligns with public support for sanctions against Russia due to the war in Ukraine.
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