Switzerland votes on country's neutrality

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As other neutral countries such as Austria and Ireland increase defence spending and strengthen ties with NATO, Swiss voters are taking part in a referendum on whether to enshrine a stricter definition of the country’s centuries-old neutrality in the…

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:36:49 UTC.

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