Swiss voters set to reject tighter neutrality rules in referendum

Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to impose stricter constitutional limits on the country's longstanding neutrality, with about 71% voting against according to GFS Bern. The initiative, backed by the right-wing SVP, aimed to define neutrality as 'perpetual and armed' and restrict cooperation with military alliances unless under attack. The Swiss government, parliament, and major parties opposed the measure, fearing it would limit the country's ability to respond to international crises, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.