Neutrality

Swiss parliament votes down direct counter-proposal to neutrality initiative

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 Swiss neutrality will not be defined further in the Constitution, after the two chambers of parliament turned down a direct counter-proposal to the so-called neutrality initiative.

Iranians walk past an anti-US billboard at Enqelab Square in Tehran, Iran, February 16, 2026. EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Foreign Affairs

As Middle East conflict rages, Swiss tradition of uniting adversaries is changing

This content was published on Mar 16, 2026 Switzerland’s military neutrality has long enabled it to facilitate communication between adversaries and help settle their disputes. But this traditional role is being tested as international relations grow increasingly turbulent.

Federal Council authorises US overflights in connection with war in Iran

Swiss position

Switzerland refuses two US requests for flyovers linked to Iran war

This content was published on Mar 15, 2026 The government approved three flyover requests from the United States in connection with the war in Iran. Two other requests were rejected.

Council of States insists on counter-proposal to neutrality initiative

Swiss Politics

Swiss Senate insists on counter-proposal to neutrality initiative

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Swiss Senate narrowly supports a counter-proposal to the neutrality initiative.

The Elbit defence company manufactures drones, among other things.

War & peace

Swiss firms exported dual-use goods to Israel during Gaza conflict

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Between 2024 and 2025, several dozen Swiss companies continued to sell goods with potential military use to Israel despite intensified UN criticism of its offensive in Gaza.

Swiss neutrality is once again coming into focus in the wake of the Middle East conflict - political decisions are still pending.

Foreign Affairs

Where Switzerland stands on the Iran war

This content was published on Mar 11, 2026 Neutral Switzerland's position in the Middle East conflict is sensitive regarding the United States.

National Council rejects new constitutional article on neutrality

Swiss Politics

Swiss parliament rejects neutrality initiative

This content was published on Mar 5, 2026 Swiss parliament has rejected the neutrality initiative, which aims to enshrine permanent and armed neutrality in the Constitution.

Neutrality

Swiss neutrality: government faces difficult decision over Mideast conflict

This content was published on Mar 4, 2026 If the conflict involving Iran drags on, Switzerland may have to apply its law of neutrality. This could restrict military overflights and arms exports to the United States.

Americans and Ukrainians held talks in Geneva

Foreign Affairs

US concludes Geneva talks with Ukraine

This content was published on Feb 27, 2026 US-Ukrainian meeting discussed economic cooperation, humanitarian issues and prisoners of war.

Iran announces new nuclear talks with USA for next week

Foreign Affairs

‘Positive’ US-Iran Geneva nuclear talks yield fresh negotiations

This content was published on Feb 27, 2026 Indirect negotiations between the US and Iran in Geneva called 'best and most serious round'.

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