Neutrality - Garner Ted Armstrong Evangelistic Association https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org Let No Man Take Your Crown Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:18:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-Screen-Shot-2024-05-16-at-1.06.13-PM-32x32.png Neutrality - Garner Ted Armstrong Evangelistic Association https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org 32 32 Neutral Swiss propose relaxing arms exports restrictions https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/neutral-swiss-propose-relaxing-arms-exports-restrictions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=neutral-swiss-propose-relaxing-arms-exports-restrictions Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:18:40 +0000 https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/?p=47190 ZURICH, Feb 12 (Reuters) – The Swiss government on Wednesday proposed relaxing restrictions on arms exports to try to bolster its domestic industry and security policy, a sensitive move for the neutral country which has blocked the re-export of its … Read More

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]]> ZURICH, Feb 12 (Reuters) – The Swiss government on Wednesday proposed relaxing restrictions on arms exports to try to bolster its domestic industry and security policy, a sensitive move for the neutral country which has blocked the re-export of its weapons and ammunition to Ukraine.

The cabinet said it sent a proposal to parliament to allow it to deviate from current restrictions “in extraordinary circumstances”, seeking leeway to adapt its arms export policy in accordance with changing geopolitical circumstances.

Despite its long-held neutrality, Switzerland has traditionally been one of the world’s biggest arms suppliers, selling ammunition and armoured vehicles abroad.

However, arms exports fell by more than a quarter in 2023, with critics blaming blocks on Spain, Denmark and Germany re-exporting Swiss-made guns and ammunition to Ukraine.

“This would make it possible to safeguard Switzerland’s foreign or security policy interests,” the cabinet proposal said.

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Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/neutral-swiss-propose-relaxing-arms-exports-restrictions-2025-02-12/

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]]> Putin, cash and guns prompt ‘explosive’ rethink of Swiss neutrality https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/putin-cash-and-guns-prompt-explosive-rethink-of-swiss-neutrality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=putin-cash-and-guns-prompt-explosive-rethink-of-swiss-neutrality Fri, 30 Aug 2024 22:22:05 +0000 https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/?p=46375 After 500 years of non-alliance, a bombshell report recommends closer cooperation with the EU and NATO. Switzerland isn’t keen on getting involved in wars but likes making money. The clash between those values — plus worries that Russian President Vladimir … Read More

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]]> After 500 years of non-alliance, a bombshell report recommends closer cooperation with the EU and NATO.

Switzerland isn’t keen on getting involved in wars but likes making money.

The clash between those values — plus worries that Russian President Vladimir Putin poses a risk to the whole of Europe — is prompting the country to rethink its defense stance.

In a bombshell report released on Thursday, a group of experts recommend to the government that the country, which has been neutral since 1515, work on a “common defense capability” with the EU and NATO.

“Since the Russian attack on Ukraine, neutrality has once again become the subject of political debate, both at home and abroad. Pressure on Switzerland to clarify its position is growing,” reads the report, calling for a “revision” of its neutrality policy.

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Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/switzerland-military-neutrality-defense-arms-sales-war-in-ukraine-vladimir-putin/

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