Switzerland's government opposes rigid interpretation of neutrality ahead of referendum

The Swiss government on Tuesday rejected a rigid interpretation of the country’s neutrality which campaigners want to enshrine in the constitution if they win a referendum next ​month. [ . . . ] Currently the Swiss constitution has no fixed definition of neutrality, which campaigners ‌want to ​replace with a pledge that Swiss neutrality ⁠will be perpetual and armed, ⁠and that the country would not join any military alliances. [ . . . ] The referendum, which is backed by the right-wing Swiss ​People’s Party, will take place on September 27. In a Tamedia poll in ​June, only 34% of people were in favour of the ‌initiative with 54% against. Launching the government’s campaign against the initiative, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on Tuesday said there was no need to change the current approach with a more restrictive concept of neutrality.
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