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Latest 28 September 2026

Swiss voters reject tighter neutrality rules that would have curbed NATO cooperation

Swiss voters ‌on Sunday firmly rejected a proposal to adopt a more restrictive form of neutrality that would have blocked their country from imposing economic sanctions or cooperating with NATO.…

Switzerland · 21 Aug 2026 Swiss opposition to tighter neutrality grows ahead of vote Swiss voters look likely to reject a more restrictive form of ​neutrality, which would block the country ‌from cooperating with NATO or… Switzerland · 13 Aug 2026 Swiss government urges parliament to reject initiative opposing EU deal The Swiss government on Thursday recommended that parliament reject an initiative aimed at blocking a new agreement ​between Switzerland and the European… Switzerland · 12 Aug 2026 Swiss government rejects rigid interpretation of neutrality ahead of referendum The Swiss government on Tuesday rejected a rigid interpretation of the country's neutrality which campaigners want to enshrine in the constitution if… Switzerland · 29 Apr 2026 Most Swiss back initiative to cap population A slim majority of Swiss are backing an upcoming referendum proposal to limit Switzerland's population to 10 million, and support for ​it… Switzerland · 4 Feb 2026 Rules of War Under Severe Strain, New Study Warns An authoritative survey of 23 armed conflicts over the last 18 months has concluded that international law seeking to limit the effects… Switzerland · 11 Jan 2026 New Year’s Eve tragic Swiss bar’s service door was locked from inside The charges against bar owner Jacques Moretti may become more complex. This could happen if the public prosecutor determines he bears partial… Switzerland · 3 Jan 2026 Swiss authotorities initiate criminal investigations into Crans-Montana tragedy Swiss authorities announced on Saturday that they have initiated a criminal investigation. The investigation targets the two French owners of the Crans-Montana… Switzerland · 29 Dec 2025 Army Chief Concedes Switzerland Lacks Means to Defend Against Major Invasion Switzerland cannot defend itself against a full-scale attack and must boost military spending given rising risks from Russia, the head of its… Switzerland · 7 Aug 2025 Switzerland facing 39% US tariff as president leaves Washington empty-handed Swiss President Keller-Sutter failed to secure a lower tariff during her Washington trip, facing escalating trade tensions.