Swiss voters rejected a proposal to tighten the country's neutrality rules in a national referendum. The result keeps Bern free to align with EU sanctions and limited NATO cooperation when it sees fit.

The proposal was rejected by 70.1% of voters, according to the final results.

Early projections show Swiss voters rejecting a stricter application of neutrality. Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since 1848.

Early projections show Swiss voters rejecting a stricter application of the country's vaunted neutrality. Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since 1848.