Swiss voters

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to write stricter neutrality into law, meaning the country's current approach stays in place and sanctions against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine remain in force. Italian media, including Corriere della Sera, are covering the result, highlighting that Switzerland chose not to become 'more neutral' and will keep aligning with EU sanctions. The vote is drawing attention across Europe as a signal on neutrality policy.

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to adopt a more restrictive form of neutrality. The measure would have prevented Switzerland from imposing economic sanctions on other countries and blocked cooperation with NATO. The result keeps open the country's current approach, which allows sanctions and security partnerships while maintaining military non-alignment.