Swiss reject tighter neutrality rules in referendum backed by right-wing populist party — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/swiss-reject-tighter-neutrality-rules-in-referendum-backed-by-right-wing-populist-partyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Swiss voters reject tighter neutrality ruleshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/swiss-reject-tighter-neutrality-rules-in-referendum-backed-by-right-wing-populist-partyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/swiss-reject-tighter-neutrality-rules-in-referendum-backed-by-right-wing-populist-party#u91717Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:25:46 +0000Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to strengthen the country's neutrality, backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party. The measure would have prevented Switzerland from joining punitive measures against other countries unless imposed by the United Nations. Final results showed 70% of voters nationwide opposed the proposal, which failed in all 26 cantons.Why it mattersSwitzerland's neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since the mid-19th century. The proposal was seen as a response to the government's perceived closeness to the European Union and