Switzerland and the UN: How a historic rejection turned into membership

Swiss voters rejected UN membership in 1986 before approving it in 2002 via a referendum.

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Neutrality and sovereignty were central to the debates, according to political scientist Pascal Sciarini.

This shift reflects changing attitudes toward globalization.

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