Switzerland votes on mandatory national service for women
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
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Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
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Barnaby Joyce resigns from Nationals after 30 years, citing net zero disagreements and fractured relationship with leader David Littleproud. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley refuses to intervene.
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