Geneva, June 11, 2026 (AFP) - Swiss to vote on stricter rules for conscientious objection

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The Swiss will vote Sunday on imposing stricter rules for claiming conscientious objection to military service, as the war in Ukraine and other geopolitical tensions push European countries to bolster army numbers. The political left in the militarily neutral Alpine country has called a referendum against a new law aimed at making civilian service less attractive and less accessible, warning that the move is "dangerous" and could ultimately lead......

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