Swiss to Reject Stricter Neutrality in Vote Russia Wants to Sway

Swiss voters are set to reject an initiative to strengthen the country’s neutrality in a ballot next month that Russia has tried to sway with jibes about the country’s actions during World War II.

All major Swiss political parties except the right-wing Swiss People's Party oppose the neutrality initiative ahead of the September 27 vote, arguing that it would weaken Switzerland's security and foreign policy flexibility. The popular initiative “Safeguarding Swiss Neutrality”, tabled by Pro Suisse and members of th