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Swiss voters reject stricter definition of neutrality
Original: Swiss voters reject stricter definition for country's neutrality
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal calling for a stricter, more restrictive definition of the country's long-standing neutrality. The vote means Switzerland will not enshrine a tougher interpretation in law, leaving the government with more flexibility in how it applies neutrality, an issue that has drawn renewed scrutiny since Russia's invasion of Ukraine and debates over sanctions and arms transfers.
Why now: Debates over Swiss neutrality have intensified since the war in Ukraine, making the referendum outcome a closely watched signal of the country's future foreign policy direction.
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