The Swiss People’s Party, which advocates for Switzerland to adhere strictly to neutrality, tried to prevent Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from speaking in the country’s parliament via video link, while 58 lawmakers opposed. This was officially reported by the Parliament’s press service. Web site.
Zelensky’s speech is scheduled for next week, June 15.
The SNP raised the issue of Zelensky’s remote speech at the National Council. Still, most of the votes supported Zelensky’s plans to appeal to Swiss politicians.
The National Council rejected the SNP’s attempt to reconsider this resolution by a vote of 128 to 58.
The upcoming video speech of the President of Ukraine was announced by the heads of the two chambers of parliament on Monday (June 5th).
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