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Monday, February 17, 2014

Swiss party tells Sweden to butt out over Gripen

JAS-39 GripenThe Swedish government has been blamed for "interfering" too much in the referendum on the purchase of Gripen jets in Switzerland, with one of the country's main political parties pledging to withdraw support for leading the yes campaign.

In an open letter on their website Switzerland's Christian Democrats said they could no longer spearhead the yes vote, citing ambiguities concerning Sweden, defence contractor Saab and their involvement in the referendum.

"For the CVP Switzerland it is clear: A vote must be conducted in Switzerland with its own means and argument," it said in a statement signed by party president Christophe Darbellay.

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