Switzerland signals interest in EU defense partnership

• The Swiss Federal Council has officially approved exploratory talks for a security and defence partnership with the European Union.
• The proposed partnership is a prerequisite for Switzerland to participate in joint defense procurements with EU states.
• The partnership would allow access to the EU's SAFE (Security Action for Europe) instrument.
• The agreement is a non-legally binding declaration of intent.
• Switzerland's neutrality has been internationally recognized since 1815.

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