Swiss Senate Eases Arms Export Rules Amid Industry Struggles
On Wednesday, the upper house backed reinstating the government with powers to permit passing on Swiss-made arms to conflict zones. The bill would also exempt a list of 25 countries, mostly NATO members, from having to ask for permission in the first place. It still needs approval in the lower house.
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