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Nuclear power in Switzerland: ‘The most sensible policy is to keep the existing plants running’

The Swiss government and parliament are unanimous: the ban on building new power stations in Switzerland must be lifted. The final say will rest with the people. But what is the current situation regarding Switzerland’s power stations and the development of this technology? We discuss this with Professor Maurizio Barbato of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI). Fifteen years after the Fukushima disaster in Japan, the ban on new nuclear power stations in Switzerland is under greater threat than ever. Parliament has approved the government’s indirect counter-proposal to the popular initiative "Electricity for everyone, at all times". The aim is to keep the nuclear option open in order to secure the country’s long-term energy supply. The public – who in 2017 had voted to end nuclear power in Switzerland – will likely have the final say, as the Green Party has announced a referendum. The vote is expected to take place in February 2027. To ... Full story here Are you the author?
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