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Swiss voters reject proposal to tighten constitutional neutrality rules

Swiss voters rejected the Swiss People’s Party initiative to enshrine stricter neutrality rules in the Constitution, with 68.8% voting against it.

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What is happening

The electorate also rejected, by 72%, a proposal aimed at making Switzerland more self-sufficient in food production. The vote was described as showing limits to sovereignist mobilisation and confirming Switzerland’s gradual rapprochement with Europe.

Why is it on the Radar?

The results indicate that the proposed constitutional changes on neutrality and food self-sufficiency did not obtain majority support.

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