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Swiss voters overwhelmingly reject far-right neutrality plan
Original: Swiss voters overwhelmingly reject far-right plan to toughen neutrality
Swiss voters have rejected by a large margin a referendum proposal, pushed by the far-right Swiss People's Party, that would have enshrined stricter neutrality into law and limited cooperation with foreign allies. The result means Switzerland will keep its current interpretation of neutrality, which allows sanctions alignment with Western partners and military cooperation. Supporters had argued it would protect Swiss independence, while opponents said it would have isolated the country diplomatically.
Why now: The referendum result has immediate implications for Switzerland's foreign policy posture amid the war in Ukraine and debates over European security alignment.
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