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POLITICSOct 2Switzerland's President Guy Parmelin says he will quit government at end of yearA winegrower by trade, Parmelin is from the French-speaking western canton of Vaud. He is from the hard-right Swiss People's Party (SVP), which is the biggest in the country.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 28«What will be Switzerland's sanctions policy?» : the vote on neutrality makes Russia and Ukraine reactREVUE DE PRESSE - Au lendemain de la votation suisse du 27 septembre, les journaux de Moscou et de Kiev consacrent leurs articles au même résultat. Mais leurs titres révèlent des préoccupations bien différentes.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 28Switzerland rejects hard right push for stricter definition of neutralitySwiss voters have rejected a proposal to adopt a more restrictive form of neutrality, championed by the hard right, which would have blocked their ​country from cooperating with NATO or impose sanctions.RFI [en]
POLITICSSep 27How neutral should Switzerland be? Voters deliver decisive verdictSupporters of the proposal, led by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP), argued that Switzerland had moved too close to the European Union and NATO, particularly since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 27Voting in Switzerland: strong rejection of the project to return to strict neutrality, according to preliminary resultsLa iniciativa era impulsada por un partido de derecha, que rechaza el apoyo dado a las sanciones contra Rusia por la guerra en Ucrania.Los proyecciones indican que habría sido rechazada por dos tercios de los votantes.Clarín
POLITICSSep 27Switzerland: Voters reject stricter view of neutralityEarly projections show Swiss voters rejecting a stricter application of the country's vaunted neutrality. Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since 1848.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 27Switzerland votes on country's neutralityAs other neutral countries such as Austria and Ireland increase defence spending and strengthen ties with NATO, Swiss voters are taking part in a referendum on whether to enshrine a stricter definition of the country’s centuries-old neutrality in the constitution. Switzerland has not fought a military conflict since neutrality was established in 1815, but some argue that measures such as sanctions can undermine that principle. The vote also raises questions about how neutrality can be maintained amid Europe’s changing security landscape, with Russia at war with Ukraine and the US putting pressFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 27Switzerland neutrality test puts Nato ties , Russia sanctions at stakeSwitzerland's commitment to neutrality is being tested, which could impact its relationship with NATO and its stance on sanctions against Russia. This situation highlights the evolving geopolitical role of Switzerland.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSSep 27Switzerland: Referendum to decide on stricter neutralityEarly projections show Swiss voters rejecting a stricter application of neutrality. Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since 1848.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 25Switzerland’s neutrality vote is asking the wrong questionThe real question is what neutrality can still do for Switzerland.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 25Is Switzerland's neutrality at a crossroads?Switzerland is voting on whether to tighten its famous neutrality — a move that could reshape its response to Russia and future conflicts.NPR News
POLITICSSep 25Switzerland’s neutrality vote puts Russia sanctions on the lineVoters will decide in a referendum on Sunday on whether to make Switzerland's historic neutrality even more legally binding.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 10Switzerland bans Sudanese gold importsSwitzerland has implemented a ban on gold imports originating from Sudan. This represents a significant policy decision with international trade and political implications.miningmx.com · South Africa
POLITICSAug 8Switzerland is a neutral nation but has more nuclear bunkers than any country in the worldThis article highlights Switzerland's status as a neutral nation possessing more nuclear bunkers than any other country globally. It underscores the nation's unique approach to civilian protection despite its political neutrality.news.wfsu.org · United States