Swiss referendum on neutrality: voters decide on 'armed and permanent' neutrality

Swiss voters decisively rejected a popular initiative to enshrine stricter neutrality in the constitution, which would have prohibited the country from joining sanctions against Russia and limited cooperation with NATO. This outcome maintains Switzerland's current flexible interpretation of neutrality, allowing for selective alignment with EU sanctions and continued defense cooperation. The result confirms the status quo and reduces near-term risk of a significant shift in Swiss foreign policy.