Switzerland's biggest political party, the Swiss People’s Party (SVP), is raising alarms over a big decision made by the government. The Swiss government has decided to join some military projects with the European Union (EU), and the SVP is furious. According to them, this could damage Switzerland’s long-standing tradition of neutrality, a key part of the country's identity for over 200 years.

Switzerland has been neutral since 1815, meaning it stays out of wars, doesn't send weapons to conflict zones, and doesn’t provide troops to other countries involved in wars. But now, by agreeing to join the EU's Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) military pact, the SVP believes Switzerland is moving away from that neutrality. They argue that this decision will not only harm Switzerland’s sovereignty but also put the safety of its people at risk.

In their statement on Wednesday, the SVP heavily criticized the government, especially Defense Minister Viola Amherd. They accused the...