Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules in referendum

Swiss voters rejected a proposal to enshrine a stricter definition of neutrality in the constitution, with projections showing roughly 71% voting against. The initiative, backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, would have barred Switzerland from joining sanctions without UN approval and from cooperating with military alliances unless attacked. The Swiss government and most major parties opposed the measure, arguing it would limit the country's ability to respond to international crises.