June 4, 2025|
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|6 months agoSwitzerland Considers Stricter Rules for Conscientious Objectors
Parliament debates new proposals to make civilian service less attractive, potentially reinstating stricter evaluation of conscientious objection claims.
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- Parliament is debating proposals to reinstate the 'conscience test' for conscientious objectors.
- The current system requires civilian service to last 1.5 times longer than military duty.
- The Swiss military projects a personnel shortfall by 2030.
- The former conscience test involved a three-member state-appointed panel.
By The Numbers
7,000
annual transfers to civilian service
1 brigade
personnel lost annually
1.5x
duration multiplier
They Said
"A few clicks, and youâre out."
"You canât turn back the clock."