SWISS

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to redefine the country's long-standing neutrality, with final government results showing more than 70% voting against it and a majority opposing it in all 26 cantons. The plan was championed by a right-wing populist party, which had argued Switzerland's neutral status should be stricter. The clear outcome preserves the current, more flexible interpretation of Swiss neutrality.

Switzerland is reportedly moving toward choosing Eurosam, the Franco-Italian joint venture, to supply a ground-based air defence system for the Swiss army. The news, reported by Swiss public broadcaster RTS, is drawing attention in defence circles given Switzerland's recent military modernisation push, including its earlier fighter jet procurement decision.