On 2 December 2001 , Swiss voters considered two additional GSoA initiatives , called " In favor of a credible security policy and a Switzerland without an army " and " Solidarity instead of soldiers : In favor of a voluntary civilian peace service " . In contrast to the first initiative to abolish the Swiss army , there was only sparse public debate on the issue - another topic dominated the media and the minds of the people : The September 11 attacks which occurred a few weeks before the vote took place . Both initiatives were rejected by 78 % and 77 % of the voters
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Group for a Switzerland Without an Army