Swiss Likely to Vote No to Tougher Neutrality: Polls
A GFS Bern poll for Swiss broadcaster SRG found 54% opposed the plan, which would bar NATO cooperation and most economic sanctions.
- On Friday, a GFS Bern survey for Swiss broadcaster SRG showed 54% of voters oppose enshrining a restrictive form of neutrality in the constitution, with 42% in favor ahead of the September 27 referendum.
- Backed by the Swiss People's Party , the initiative seeks to define neutrality as "perpetual and armed," which would prohibit cooperation with NATO and the imposition of economic sanctions against belligerents.
- A separate poll conducted for newspapers 20 Minuten and Tamedia showed stronger opposition, with 62% of the 13,154 respondents rejecting the measure; only SVP supporters favor the constitutional change.
- Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis warned earlier this week the proposal could isolate Switzerland and make the country less secure, while co-president Benjamin Muehlemann argued it would inadvertently strengthen aggressors.
- Voters also appear set to reject a separate "secure food supply initiative," with 65% of those questioned opposing the measure to increase domestic production and shift consumption toward plant-based food.
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Swiss likely to vote no to tougher neutrality: polls
Swiss voters appear set to reject a much-debated proposal to strengthen their country's traditional neutrality, according to the first opinion polls ahead of a popular vote next month.An opinion poll published Friday by the SSR public broadcaster suggested that 54 percent of eligible voters oppose the initiative to enshrine a strict definition of Swiss neutrality...
Swiss Voters Lean Towards Rejecting Stricter Neutrality
Swiss voters are expected to vote against a proposal to cement a stricter form of neutrality, preventing cooperation with NATO or economic sanctions. A poll indicates that 54% oppose and 42% support the proposal. The Swiss government opposes, arguing it could isolate Switzerland and affect security.
In Switzerland, 54 percent of Swiss voters plan to reject stricter neutrality in the constitution ahead of the vote. Voting will take place on September 27.
A poll published this Friday predicts that 54% of voters would opt against the neutrality initiative, even if the Romands were more inclined to accept the text than their German neighbours. On the other hand, intentions are on the sidelines regarding the food initiativeAt seven weeks of federal voting, the Swiss reject the neutrality initiative. On the other hand, the intentions of voting on the food initiative are not yet clear, according to Fr…
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