Switzerland will allow the sale of weapons to countries embroiled in conflict, in a move favourable to its defence industry. The country insists such exports are compatible with neutrality.

Switzerland will allow the sale of weapons to countries embroiled in conflict, in a move favourable to its defence industry. The country insists such exports are compatible with neutrality.

  • RamRabbit@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    2 days ago

    Parliament has decided to automatically grant arms exports and re-exports for 25 countries

    Does this include Ukraine? Cannot find a country list.

    • BobChorba@piefed.socialEnglish
      14·
      2 days ago

      Swiss Parliament (German source)

      “Another point of criticism raised by opponents is that even with the reform, it would still be prohibited to supply weapons to Ukraine. If, for example, Germany wanted to purchase war material from Switzerland in the future and it was already clear that this material would subsequently be delivered to Ukraine or another country at war at that time, the Federal Council would have to intervene.”

      Only source I found quickly, and from 2025-12-04, so I’m not sure how up to date it really is.

      • Quittenbrot@feddit.orgEnglish
        3·
        18 hours ago

        If it is still true, it means this whole manoeuvre wouldn’t fix the problem other countries have with the current Swiss regulations.

        These other countries got wary because they couldn’t give their weapons to a country in need due to Swiss regulations - and this would remain the case. So it’s eyewash.