Nothing to fear
Switzerland is not in the European Union, but despite having no oil, gas or coal, it has a GDP per head 25-50 per cent more than the UK and is among the richest countries in the world.
It is not in Nato, but despite being surrounded by the most warlike of nations it has not fought a war for 200 years and has done enormous good through the Red Cross.
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Hide AdBut much more important, Switzerland qualified for the World Cup in Brazil and won their first match against Ecuador, three times their size!
Nothing to fear but everything to strive for.
George Shering
West Acres Drive
Newport-on-Tay