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Swiss Likely to Vote No to Tougher Neutrality: Polls
A GFS Bern poll for Swiss broadcaster SRG found 54% opposed the plan, which would bar NATO cooperation and most economic sanctions.
- On Friday, a GFS Bern survey for Swiss broadcaster SRG showed 54% of voters oppose enshrining a restrictive form of neutrality in the constitution, with 42% in favor ahead of the September 27 referendum.
- Backed by the Swiss People's Party , the initiative seeks to define neutrality as "perpetual and armed," which would prohibit cooperation with NATO and the imposition of economic sanctions against belligerents.
- A separate poll conducted for newspapers 20 Minuten and Tamedia showed stronger opposition, with 62% of the 13,154 respondents rejecting the measure; only SVP supporters favor the constitutional change.
- Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis warned earlier this week the proposal could isolate Switzerland and make the country less secure, while co-president Benjamin Muehlemann argued it would inadvertently strengthen aggressors.
- Voters also appear set to reject a separate "secure food supply initiative," with 65% of those questioned opposing the measure to increase domestic production and shift consumption toward plant-based food.
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Swiss likely to vote no to tougher neutrality: polls
Swiss voters appear set to reject a much-debated proposal to strengthen their country's traditional neutrality, according to the first opinion polls ahead of a popular vote next month.An opinion poll published Friday by the SSR public broadcaster suggested that 54 percent of eligible voters oppose the initiative to enshrine a strict definition of Swiss neutrality...
Swiss Voters Lean Towards Rejecting Stricter Neutrality
Swiss voters are expected to vote against a proposal to cement a stricter form of neutrality, preventing cooperation with NATO or economic sanctions. A poll indicates that 54% oppose and 42% support the proposal. The Swiss government opposes, arguing it could isolate Switzerland and affect security.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
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50% Left
L 50%
C 36%
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