Swiss Government Proposes Reversing Ban on New Nuclear Power Plants

The move aims to address energy security concerns, but faces strong opposition from environmental groups and political parties.

The Swiss government has initiated a proposal to lift the 2018 ban on constructing new nuclear power plants to keep nuclear energy as a future option.
Officials cite changing geopolitical conditions, including the war in Ukraine and disruptions in energy supplies, as key reasons for reconsidering the ban.
The government emphasizes that renewable energy remains the priority, but nuclear power is being reconsidered as a backup if renewables cannot meet demand.
Switzerland currently operates four aging nuclear reactors, with two set to be decommissioned in 2032 and 2033, while no new projects are currently planned.
Environmental groups and left-leaning political parties strongly oppose the proposal, with calls for a referendum likely to determine its fate.