December 2, 2025|
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|2 days agoParliament Eases Weapons Export Laws Amid Warning from Outgoing Army Chief
In a significant policy shift driven by the current geopolitical climate, Swiss parliament has approved measures to relax regulations on war materiel exports. The move coincides with a warning from the outgoing army chief that the nation's defense focus has waned since the 2022 Ukraine invasion.
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- The Swiss parliament has approved measures to relax regulations on war materiel exports.
- The government can now deviate from the authorisation criteria for arms exports in exceptional cases for a limited period.
- Outgoing army chief Thomas Süssli warned that Switzerland's defense focus has waned since the 2022 Ukraine invasion.
- Economic Minister Guy Parmelin stated the amendments do not compromise Swiss neutrality.
By The Numbers
120 to 63
Vote in the House of Representatives
They Said
"Switzerland has gone back to sleep."
"We have not done enough to explain the army’s needs and the need to strengthen defence."