August 14, 2025|
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|4 months agoNuclear Power Makes Comeback in Swiss Energy Policy
Swiss government maintains support for nuclear energy in counterproposal to 'Stop the blackout' initiative, potentially allowing new plant construction despite opposition.
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- The Federal Council has officially adopted a message supporting an indirect counter-proposal to the 'Stop the blackout' initiative.
- The proposed amendment to the Nuclear Energy Act would allow the authorization of new nuclear power plants in Switzerland.
- The Green Party has threatened to launch a referendum against the counter-proposal.
- A majority of Swiss cantons opposed the Federal Council's plan during the consultation process.
- There are currently no concrete projects or financing plans for new nuclear plants.
By The Numbers
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Cantonal Opposition
August 13, 2025
Decision Date
They Said
"The indirect counter-proposal was not about a specific decision to build new nuclear power plants, as there were currently no concrete projects."
"Switzerlandâs electricity supply must be guaranteed at all times."
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