The Federal Council wants to study the possibilities of joining the vast rearmament program of the EU without necessarily touching neutrality.
The European Union provides for the mobilization of 800 billion in rearmament, including 150 billion supplied by Brussels to the Member States in the form of loans. The Federal Council is said to be interested in a possible partnership.
The Secretary of State Assistant to the Pälvi Pulli security policy confirms it: “If we conclude a partnership, we have in principle access to this rearmament program, we can then request these credits for common purchases”, explains the ambassador in the 19:30.
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Divided parliamentarians
The news has leared into the ranks of the UDC, a party who militates in favor of strict neutrality. “I warn against such an agreement,” said national councilor Mauro Tuéna. “There is dependence with the EU. It would now be much more important to explore the markets and see if we can get equipment by ourselves,” argues the Zurichois.
On the left, on the other hand, we can see increased cooperation with our neighbors. “I think we will get more security than if we really work with Europe, if we cooperate and especially if we make joint armaments purchases, which would limit the costs,” argues Piska Seiler-Graf, Zurich National Socialist Councilor.
The Swiss armament industry could benefit from a partnership that would bring orders. In addition, the European Union would be ready to collaborate even with non-members. Agreements have already been passed or are in the process of being with the United Kingdom and Canada.
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Information originale: SRF
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