18. Juni 2025|
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|6 months agoSwiss Public Backs Closer NATO Cooperation Amid Global Tensions
Annual Security 2025 study reveals 81% of Swiss citizens favor stronger Western security ties, marking shift in traditional neutrality stance amid international uncertainties.
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- 81% of Swiss citizens assess the global political situation as uncertain.
- Optimism regarding Switzerland's future has dropped by 10 percentage points to 69%.
- A majority of 53% of Swiss respondents favor a rapprochement with NATO.
- Support for increased defense spending has reached its highest level since 1986.
- 67% of respondents support a compulsory service model for both men and women.
By The Numbers
10 percentage points
drop in approval for neutrality
32%
support for full NATO accession
80%
citizens viewing the army as necessary
69%
support for retaining conscription
They Said
"Neutrality continues to lose approval, something that was already hinted at in last year’s study."
"In times of increasing insecurity and flare-up of conflicts, Switzerland is seeking closer ties with the West."