The Swiss Senate Security Committee has decided to suspend consideration of any changes to the arms re-export rules until May 2024. This has been reported Web site sections.
“The Commission, by seven votes to four and one abstention, has decided to suspend consideration of all matters relating to the re-export of military equipment to hold hearings,” the Senate said in a statement.
These hearings are scheduled for May 11 next year, he says.
As stated in the Senate, the commission will hold hearings to consider the international legal aspects of parliamentary initiatives and proposals under consideration, in particular regarding the “union for peace” procedure and the possibility of its legally binding implementation in Switzerland. legal order. The statement clarifies that this procedure relates to resolutions adopted by the UN General Assembly condemning violations of the prohibition on the use of force when the “UN Security Council is paralyzed by the use of veto”.
“The compliance of the pending proposals with the legislation and the policy of impartiality will also be evaluated,” the Senate said.
Former Swiss Bundestag rejected An attempt to review the ban on the re-export of weapons from the country in order to provide military assistance to Ukraine. The resolution was passed by 23 votes to 18, with two abstentions.