Switzerland could build new nuclear power plants

The Swiss government has opened up the possibility of new nuclear power plants in response to a people's initiative. On Friday, the government put out for consultation a counter-proposal to the popular initiative 'Electricity for all at all times (Stop the blackout)'. The initiators want to enshrine in the Swiss constitution that all 'climate-friendly' forms of electricity generation are permitted. This would allow the construction of new nuclear power plants. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The governing Federal Council is opposed to this initiative, it said on Friday. Rather than amending the constitution, it wants to amend the Nuclear Energy Act with its counter-proposal, so that new power plants can once again be approved in Switzerland. The aim is to design an energy policy that is open to technology and integrates nuclear power. However, the development of renewable energies remains the priority. Lifting the ban on the construction of new power ...