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“Repository decision requires broad societal debate”
Nagra submitted the general licence application for a deep geological repository today. The next step is the review by the authorities, but a broad societal debate is also needed, Nagra CEO Matthias Braun pointed out. The repository should be legitimised not only through a technical review, but also as a result of a direct democratic process.
Nagra rules out constructing a second deep geological repository
The National Cooperative for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste (Nagra) plans to construct a deep geological repository for Switzerland’s radioactive waste in the Nördlich Lägern siting region. However, Nagra rules out constructing a second repository.
Is waste from new nuclear power plants included in the disposal capacity of Switzerland’s deep geological repository?
The Federal Council has indicated willingness to discuss a U-turn in Swiss energy policy. Should new nuclear power plants be constructed as a result of this, the disposal of radioactive waste would also be impacted.