Following US and Israeli air strikes on Iran, the Swiss Federal Council is considering whether to implement a neutrality law. The law could restrict flights of US military aircraft over Switzerland and ban arms exports to the US.
The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) under the direction of Ignazio Cassis states that it is not yet clear whether the current situation meets the conditions for the implementation of the law.
The Swiss arms industry warns that an export restriction could damage the country's reputation as a reliable partner and lose key customers, including the US.
In parliament, the debate over neutrality and the flight ban continues, with some politicians insisting that the law must be implemented due to the ongoing war, while others demand an individual assessment of each request.
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