Russia sanctions at heart of Swiss neutrality vote
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The promoters of the "Save Swiss Neutrality" initiative, which was the subject of a referendum on 27 September, blame the government for its cooperation with NATO and its alignment with EU sanctions against Russia.
OPINION. By its influence in Asia, Switzerland would capitalize on its positive image in the eyes of China and the other powers of the continent by adopting new constitutional provisions on neutrality on 27 September. But the proposed text is not up to this ambition, writes Antoine Roth, assistant professor at the University of Tohoku (Japan)The neutrality initiative seems to be heading towards a deserved defeat. It links too much the hands of S…
Switzerland votes on a return to strict neutrality – sanctions against Russia are also up for consideration
On September 27, the Swiss will decide whether the principle of permanent armed neutrality should be enshrined in the constitution. The initiative prohibits Switzerland from joining military alliances, participating...
Switzerland may lift sanctions against Russia after a referendum on neutrality: EADaily
EADaily, August 28th, 2026. The authorities of the Swiss Confederation will be forced to lift anti-Russian sanctions if the initiative to tighten the principle of neutrality is approved at the upcoming referendum.
In the "SRF Arena" to the neutrality initiative, supporters and opponents clashed hard. On September 27 the voting population decides on the initiative.
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