Switzerland seeks closer defense ties with EU amid changing security landscape

• The Swiss House of Representatives has officially adopted a motion to begin negotiations for a security and defense partnership with the European Union.
• The Swiss government (Federal Council) previously announced its intention to examine this partnership in June 2025.
• The primary driver for this shift is the increasing withdrawal of the United States government from the common European security architecture.
• The Swiss People's Party (SVP) constituted the minority opposition in the security commission, attempting to reject the motion.

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