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Icelanders voted on Saturday in a closely contested referendum on whether to reopen negotiations to join the European Union. The vote has divided the country, with polls showing supporters and opponents of renewed talks almost evenly matched. Key issues include the cost of living, high interest rates, national sovereignty and control over fishing waters. Supporters […]
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Switzerland’s government has rejected a proposal to introduce a stricter definition of neutrality into the country’s constitution ahead of a nationwide referendum on September 27. The initiative seeks to make Swiss neutrality permanent and armed, while preventing the country from joining military alliances. Supporters, backed by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, argue
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Switzerland has officially rejected a controversial referendum proposal to cap its population at 10 million, with approximately 55% of voters casting a “no” ballot. Championed by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party (SVP), the initiative mandated that if the population exceeded the threshold before 2050, the country would be forced to terminate its free