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.
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The neutrality initiative, up for vote on September 27, would tie the government’s hands on economic sanctions. But do such measures really violate Swiss neutrality?
Should Swiss neutrality be stricter? Voters will decide
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On September 27, Swiss voters will decide on whether or not to enshrine a stricter definition of neutrality into the country’s constitution.
Swiss voters send signal in favour of Europe and the economy, say international press
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Swiss voters’ rejection of the “No to ten million” immigration initiative on Sunday has been widely seen abroad as a choice for stability and openness.
Swiss Abroad overwhelmingly reject capping Swiss population
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Swiss voters who live abroad have rejected an initiative to limit the population even more decisively than voters within Switzerland. However, when it came to the reform of civilian service, there was little difference.
Swiss voters reject proposal to cap population at ten million
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Results of Sunday’s polls show Swiss citizens have rejected the right-wing Swiss People’s Party proposal to limit the population to ten million.
Six takeaways from Switzerland’s population cap vote
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Swiss voters on Sunday rejected a bold move that risked tensions with Brussels: 55% voted against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No to ten million” immigration initiative. Yet the proposal tapped into key public concerns.
Swiss say ‘no’ to population cap but want solutions-driven debate on migration
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Swiss voters on Sunday clearly rejected the Swiss People’s Party’s plan to cap the population at ten million. However, concerns about immigration remain widespread, says political analyst Urs Bieri.
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“No to ten million” immigration initiative is also being scrutinized internationally. Revision of the law aims to tighten access to civilian service. You can find all the results here.
June 14 vote: Swiss set to reject cap on population, says poll
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Less than two weeks before a nationwide vote, 52% of respondents are against the “No to ten million!” immigration initiative.
