Swiss government rejects rigid interpretation of neutrality ahead of referendum

ZURICH, Aug 11 - 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.

Swiss government rejects rigid interpretation of neutrality ahead of referendum  Reuters

The Swiss government believes that current practice has proved its worth when it comes to neutrality. A stricter definition would reduce Switzerland’s room for manoeuvre, it says. The government therefore rejects the initiative on neutrality, which is to be put to a nationwide vote on September 27. The popular initiati