3 décembre 2025|
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|1 day agoSwiss Parliament Approves Easing of Weapons Export Regulations
In a significant policy shift, both chambers of the Swiss parliament have voted to relax criteria for the export and re-export of war materiel. The move, which allows the government to deviate from standard rules in exceptional circumstances, has sparked debate about Switzerland's neutrality and its role in global conflicts.
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- Both chambers of the Swiss parliament have approved the easing of war materiel exports and re-exports.
- The new regulation allows the government to deviate from standard authorisation criteria in exceptional cases for a limited period.
- Current Swiss law prohibits all arms sales if a country is involved in a conflict or seriously violates human rights.
- The legislative dossier will be sent back to the Senate for review after the House of Representatives made a number of changes.
By The Numbers
120 to 63
Vote count in the House of Representatives
They Said
"The amendments did not call into question the law of neutrality."
"Interests will be weighed up before each authorisation."