Swiss lawmakers demand tougher action against spies ahead of peace summit
The Swiss parliament's upper chamber on May 27 supported a motion that would toughen measures to expel spies. The proposal, which has already been supported by the parliament's lower chamber, is seen as a means to curb Russian intelligence activities in the country ahead of the June peace summit for Ukraine. The upper chamber – the Council of States – passed the motion with 32 voting in favor, nine against, and two abstentions. "Foreign states should feel Switzerland is reacting to violations of its security and defending itself," said Swiss President Viola Amherd in an address to the parliame...