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Switzerland Needs Open Energy Policy And Lifting Nuclear Ban Would Send Strong Signal, Says Forum

By David Dalton
4 April 2025

Consultation on plan that would allow construction of new reactors ends this week

Switzerland Needs Open Energy Policy And Lifting Nuclear Ban Would Send Strong Signal, Says Forum
Switzerland has four commercial nuclear plants in operation, including two units at Beznau (Pictured). Courtesy Alpiq.
The Swiss Nuclear Forum has backed a Federal Council proposal to lift the ban on the construction of new nuclear power plants, arguing that only an energy policy open to all technologies will reconcile the challenges of security of supply, climate targets, and the growing need for electricity.

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