https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/switzerland-voters-reject-stricter-view-of-neutralityContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/switzerland-voters-reject-stricter-view-of-neutralityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/switzerland-voters-reject-stricter-view-of-neutrality#u101331Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:21:59 +0000Swiss voters rejected a proposal to constitutionally enshrine a stricter definition of neutrality in a Sunday referendum. Final results show 70.1% voted against the measure, which was championed by a right-wing populist party. The defeated initiative sought to curb cooperation with NATO, end peacetime joint exercises, and prohibit the imposition of sanctions unless approved by the UN. By rejecting these rules, the government maintains flexibility regarding military alliances and sanctions, specifically those targeting Russia. A separate food security initiative also suffered a defeat in the sa