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Just a few days after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Swiss government was forced to adopt the EU's economic sanctions. This was not the first time in history. But on this occasion, right-wing nationalist circles close to the SVP saw it as a betrayal of traditional neutrality. The SVP launched a popular initiative aimed at enshrining a strict interpretation of neutrality in the Constitution: no participation in international sanctions, no contribution to international security.
An article written by ARTE_FR, initially published on 26 September 2026, 18:30 (CEST)
