2 days ago
Swiss Senate Eases Arms Export Rules Amid Industry Struggles
Switzerland's senate approved proposals to loosen strict controls on exports of war materials, a move that could help its increasingly isolated defense industry.
On Wednesday, the upper house backed reinstating the government with powers to permit passing on Swiss-made arms to conflict zones. The bill would also exempt a list of 25 countries, mostly NATO members, from having to ask for permission in the first place. It still needs approval in the lower house.
