Nuclear Politics

Switzerland Puts Forward Legislation To End Ban On New Nuclear Plants

By David Dalton
15 August 2025

Proponents say ‘technology neutral policy’ essential for energy security and climate goals

Switzerland Puts Forward Legislation To End Ban On New Nuclear Plants
The Beznau nuclear power station, which has two operating nuclear rectors. Courtesy Axpo.
The Swiss government has presented draft legislation to end its ban on building new commercial nuclear power plants, reversing its existing policy, adopted after a 2017 referendum, to phase out the technology.

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