This glossary explains the key technical terms and abbreviations used in this chapter.
| Abbreviation / Term | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Bilaterale III | Planned agreement package between Switzerland and the EU to stabilise bilateral relations. |
| EFTA | European Free Trade Association (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein). |
| EGMR | European Court of Human Rights — Council of Europe court in Strasbourg. |
| EWR | European Economic Area — Switzerland rejected membership in 1992. |
| Sanktionsverbot | Key demand of the neutrality initiative: ban on economic sanctions. |
| SECO | State Secretariat for Economic Affairs — implements Swiss sanctions policy. |
| Trittbrettfahrer | Free-rider accusation: Switzerland benefits from NATO security without contributing. |
| UBRL | Political debate on Swiss sanctions against Russia since 2022. |
As of March 2026. All information is based on publicly available sources.