Swiss Parliament Votes Down Direct Counter-Proposal To Neutrality Initiative

2026-03-19 02:09:18

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Swiss neutrality will not be defined further in the Constitution, after the two chambers of parliament accepted a proposal to turn down a direct counter-proposal to the so-called neutrality initiative. Select your language

Generated with artificial intelligence. Listening: Swiss parliament votes down direct counter-proposal to neutrality initiative This content was published on March 19, 2026 - 13:35 3 minutes Keystone-SDA

Français fr Le contre-projet à l'initiative sur la neutralité est enterré Original Read more: Le contre-projet à l'initiative sur la neutralité est ent

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The popular initiative to safeguard Swiss neutrality, tabled by the association Pro Switzerland and members of the right-wing Swiss People's Party, seeks to enshrine“perpetual and armed neutrality” in the Constitution. It also demands that Switzerland not join any military or defence alliance, nor adopt economic or diplomatic sanctions against a belligerent state under its obligations as a member of the United Nations.
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