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Switzerland says no to the neutrality vote

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People in Switzerland vote on a new rule. The rule is about neutrality. Neutrality means that a state does not help in wars. 70 percent of voters say no. All Kantone say no too.

The rule wanted strict neutrality. The country could not use Sanktionen anymore. Only the UNO can make such rules. Voters do not want this change.

The government keeps its freedom. Switzerland can work with the Nato. People also vote no on another food rule on Sunday.

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Definitions

Neutrality
A state does not help in wars.
Sanktionen
Sanktionen are punishments for a country.
Kantone
Kantone are small states in Switzerland.
Initiative
Citizens make a new rule.

Locations

Switzerland
Switzerland is a country in Europe.

Sources

ANSA

La Svizzera dice no alla stretta sulla neutralità - Europa - Ansa.it

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The Guardian

Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules that would curb Nato cooperation

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20 Min

Schweiz lehnt Blochers Neutralitätsinitiative deutlich ab

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Abstimmungen live - Neutralitäts- und Ernährungsinitiative scheitern an der Urne

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Abstimmungen live - Cassis: «Ergebnis ist kein Votum gegen die Neutralität»

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Abstimmung vom 27. September - 70.2 Prozent Nein zur Neutralitätsinitiative

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