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Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules curbing Nato ties
Original: Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules that would have curbed Nato cooperation
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to enshrine stricter neutrality rules in law, a move that would have limited cooperation with Nato. The result allows Bern to continue military partnerships with Western allies despite Switzerland's long-standing neutrality. Observers see the vote as a signal of public support for pragmatic security cooperation amid the war in Ukraine.
Why now: The referendum result has direct implications for Switzerland's defence posture and its relationship with Nato at a time of European security tensions.
Evidence
- Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules that would have curbed Nato cooperation · The Guardian
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