Together with Norway, Russia, Monaco, and Ukraine, among others, Switzerland is NOT a member of the EU (the political and economic union of 28 countries). The Swiss continue to reject the EU's invitation to become an affiliate since the 1990s. The Swiss love their independence more than anything, which is why they oppose losing their national identity by associating themselves with the European Union. As a true democracy that maintains a neutral stance, Switzerland avoids creating alliances with other nations that may involve a direct political, economic, and military commitment. Thanks to its neutral status, Switzerland has NOT been involved in any international warfare since 1815! Switzerland is the ONLY true democracy in the world today where citizens are DIRECTLY involved in decision-making on a national level. Citizens of ALL other nations are NEVER involved in decision-making. ONLY in Switzerland, citizens can vote on laws and decide for themselves on critical civic issues, not the government. Decision-making is in the hands of ALL citizens collectively, not behind closed doors by politicians. And that's precisely why Switzerland is peaceful. To the Swiss, I send my sincerest respects. #Switzerland #EU #EuropeanUnion #Swiss #Democracy #SwissDemocracy #DirectDemocracy #DecisionMaking #RepresentativeDemocracy Sources: https://is.gd/hMfmrK https://is.gd/ZG62YQ https://is.gd/EjiBYm