SwitzerlandDemokratie und Föderalismus 47 · Democracy and federalism
What does Switzerland's neutrality (Neutralität) mean?
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Was bedeutet die Neutralität der Schweiz?
- aSwitzerland may not trade with other countries.Die Schweiz darf mit anderen Staaten keinen Handel treiben.
- bSwitzerland may not join any international organisation.Die Schweiz darf keiner internationalen Organisation beitreten.
- cSwitzerland does not take part in wars between other countries.Die Schweiz beteiligt sich nicht an Kriegen zwischen anderen Staaten.Correct answer
- dSwitzerland has no army and may not defend itself.Die Schweiz hat keine Armee und darf sich nicht verteidigen.
Why?
Switzerland is permanently neutral: it does not take part in armed conflicts between other states. But it has an army for defence (armed neutrality) and is, for example, a member of the UN (UNO).
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