Answer to Question #151452 in History for Ben

Question

One of the many reasons the Swiss have resisted joining the European Union (EU)
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Answer 1

Swiss has longstanding values and tradition of armed neutrality since the end of the Napoleonic conflict, and many of its citizens attribute this as a principal factor for continued prosperity. Therefore, joining the European Union would jeopardize this age-old neutrality and risk the country engaging in future wars. The undertaking might not resonate well with the majority of its citizens.