Parliament Pushes for Negotiations on Formal Swiss-EU Defence Pact
The Swiss Senate has backed a motion calling on the government to open negotiations with Brussels for a formal security and defence agreement, signaling a significant step towards closer military cooperation with the European Union.

Key Takeaways
- The Swiss Senate approved a motion to open formal negotiations with the European Union for a security and defence agreement.
- The final motion specifically excludes NATO from the demand for a formal agreement.
- Parliamentarians argue that closer defence ties with the EU do not violate Swiss neutrality law.
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"The European security landscape has changed profoundly since the United States government began gradually withdrawing from the European security architecture."