The Lebanon-based group is not very active in Switzerland and no fundraising or other financial activities are known, the government said on Wednesday in a report to parliament.
The government said the current laws are sufficient, notably extended penal provision against criminal organisations as well as police measures for combating terrorism.
A ban on Hezbollah and its activities in Switzerland could impair missions within the framework of good offices and also Switzerland’s humanitarian engagement. Likewise, such a ban could damage Switzerland’s credibility as a neutral country, according to the government.
The government also said that a ban would make the work of the security authorities more difficult. This is because prohibited activities would go underground.
Only a few countries worldwide, notably neighbouring Germany, have imposed sanctions or a ban against Hezbollah.
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