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Appears in 4 stories · Last updated Oct 9, 2026
As of October 2026: Proposed and introduced the ban
On October 2, Switzerland's parliament banned the import and sale of fur produced through animal cruelty. It is the first national law of its kind anywhere in the world.
Updated Oct 9
As of September 2026: Recommended a No vote; current neutrality practice upheld
Swiss voters rejected a proposal to lock a stricter form of neutrality into their constitution on September 27. The final count showed 70.1 percent voting No, with all 26 cantons rejecting the plan.
Updated Sep 28
As of June 2026: Opposed the initiative
Swiss voters were asked to put a hard ceiling on their own country's population. On June 14, 2026, they said no. About 54.8% voted against capping permanent residents at 10 million, and a majority of cantons agreed.
Updated Jun 15
As of May 2026: Issued the arms export ban and airspace restrictions
Switzerland sold $119 million in arms to the United States in 2025 before halting all new orders on March 20, 2026, and closing its airspace to US military flights linked to the Iran war. Italy followed on March 22 with a suspension of new US arms export licenses. On March 30, Spain closed its airspace and blocked US military base use for Iran war operations, citing violations of international law.
Updated May 30
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