Swiss parliament can decide on the Compass Initiative

The Swiss parliament can decide on the Compass Initiative, which calls significant legislative provisions related to international treaties to be approved by the people and the cantons. Back in November, the Swiss government decided to recommend a "no" vote on the initiative "For a directly democratic and competitive Switzerland – no passive EU membership", also known as the Compass initiative, without putting forward a counter-proposal. It has now submitted its message to Parliament. The…