The gun reform divides Switzerland in an exemplary neutral country, they can't decide whether to make it easier for gun manufacturers. A referendum on this issue will be held on November 29. According to the SRG survey, 49% of respondents support the easing of arms export rules, 41% are opposed, and another 10% are still in doubt. What's the point: Bern wants to amend the Military Materials Law and facilitate the sale of weapons abroad to 25 Western countries (even if they are involved in hostilities). And here the Swiss have a dilemma: 67% believe that the local defense industry will benefit from the reform, 68% fear that it will be easier to supply weapons to countries where human rights are violated. They also argue about the famous neutrality. 47% of respondents fear that the relaxations will undermine trust in him.

The gun reform divides Switzerland in an exemplary neutral country, they can't decide whether to make it easier for gun manufacturers. A referendum on this issue will be held on November 29. According to the SRG survey, 49% of respondents support the easing of arms export rules, 41% are opposed, and another 10% are still in doubt. What's the point: Bern wants to amend the Military Materials Law and facilitate the sale of weapons abroad to 25 Western countries (even if they are involved in hostilities). And here the Swiss have a dilemma: 67% believe that the local defense industry will benefit from the reform, 68% fear that it will be easier to supply weapons to countries where human rights are violated. They also argue about the famous neutrality. 47% of respondents fear that the relaxations will undermine trust in him.