Key facts
- Swiss voters rejected a proposal to tighten the country's neutrality rules.
- Over two-thirds of voters opposed the stricter neutrality measures.
- The rejection allows Switzerland to continue participating in international sanctions.
Switzerland's voters have rejected a proposal that would have tightened the country's neutrality laws, allowing it to continue participating in international sanctions. Early projections indicated that over two-thirds of voters opposed the stricter measures. The referendum result means Switzerland can maintain its current stance on sanctions, including those imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.