September 27 votes: Swiss Abroad less dismissive of food security initiative
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On the issue of neutrality, Swiss citizens living abroad voted in a remarkably similar way to the rest of the country. The food security initiative, meanwhile, received slightly more support from expats.
Canton Graubünden rejects lowering voting age to 16
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Voters in canton Graubünden in southeastern Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to lower the voting age to 16. Overall, 67% of residents were against the idea.
Switzerland rejects the neutrality initiative: reactions from both sides
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On Sunday, Swissinfo journalists visited both sides of the campaign on the initiative to enshrine a strict definition of neutrality in the constitution.
‘Russia’s attempt to exert influence did not go down well’
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Urs Bieri from the gfs.bern research group explains what can – and cannot – be gleaned from the September 27 Swiss votes.
Six takeaways from the rejection of the neutrality initiative
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The bid to enshrine a stricter form of neutrality in the constitution failed due to doubts about the motives of those behind the proposal.
Swiss democracy in the crosshairs of Russian propaganda
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The vote on the neutrality initiative saw open interference by Russia – as well as covert operations, Swiss authorities say.
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From Swiss neutrality to food security, voters are set to decide on two popular initiatives. The outcome will be known on Sunday.
September 27 vote: Swiss neutrality initiative could face heavy defeat
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An initiative to anchor a strict interpretation of Swiss neutrality in the Constitution is heading for defeat, according to a nationwide poll.
Austria, Costa Rica and Malta: neutral but unlike Switzerland
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Apart from Switzerland, several countries – from Austria to Costa Rica via Malta – describe themselves as neutral. But their models differ significantly.
Russia sanctions at heart of Swiss neutrality vote
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Swiss voters will decide on a neutrality initiative on September 27. But how far do Switzerland’s sanctions against Russia go, and how effectively are they enforced?
‘Neutrality alone does not protect Switzerland against aggression’
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Is neutrality a principle to preserve or a policy that should adapt? We debated Switzerland’s neutrality initiative, which goes before voters on September 27, on Let’s Talk.
Expats struggle to explain Swiss neutrality abroad
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Switzerland’s neutrality is not always easy to explain, especially abroad. Many Swiss expats have to grapple with preconceived notions.
Strict or flexible neutrality? The Swiss head to the polls
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How should Switzerland interpret its neutrality in the future? Swiss voters will decide on that question on September 27.
