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Swiss voters reject bid to lock neutrality into Constitution
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to write the country's long-standing neutrality into the Constitution. The referendum would have obliged Bern to maintain permanent neutrality in law, a move supporters said would protect Switzerland's traditional stance, while opponents argued it would limit the government's flexibility in foreign policy. The outcome keeps neutrality as established practice rather than constitutional rule, and reflects ongoing debate about Switzerland's place between Western partners and its historic non-alignment.
Why now: The result of a national vote on a defining feature of Swiss identity and foreign policy is fresh news drawing wide attention.
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- Swiss voters reject bid to lock neutrality into Constitution · euractiv.com
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