Swiss voters rejected in Sunday's referendum a proposal to enshrine a stricter definition of the country's neutrality in the constitution. According to preliminary projections published after the polling stations closed, approximately 71 percent of voters voted against the initiative. aktuality.sk ↗
The initiative, called Pro Schweiz, was meant to prevent Switzerland from adopting economic sanctions against states that wage war or violate international rules. The proposal would also have limited the country's cooperation with NATO even in peacetime. Its supporters advocated a stricter interpretation of Switzerland's long-standing neutrality. denik.cz ↗
According to the projections, the outcome of the referendum means that neutrality will remain flexible, allowing Bern to respond to international crises with broader political and economic tools. The country will thus not be constitutionally bound to a ban on sanctions against parties to armed conflicts, nor to a restriction on cooperation with international partners. Tagesspiegel ↗
Swiss neutrality was internationally recognized in 1815, with its historical roots reaching back to 1516. In recent years, discussion has focused mainly on how to reconcile traditional military non-involvement with responses to armed conflicts and security threats in Europe. teraz.sk ↗
The final vote results may still refine the share of voters who rejected the proposal. However, based on the available projections, the basic political direction remains clear: a majority of Swiss voters supported preserving the current, less strictly defined understanding of neutrality. denik.cz ↗
Swiss voters reject stricter constitutional neutrality
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