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The application has been submitted – what comes next?
27.11.2024 #Project of the century
The application has been submitted – what comes next?

Nagra submitted the general licence application for a deep geological repository on 19th November 2024. In this article, we will take you through the next steps of the repository project.

“Repository decision requires broad societal debate”
19.11.2024 #Media releases #Project of the century
“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.

Securing the safest site – Facts about the general licence application
19.11.2024 #Project of the century
Securing the safest site – Facts about the general licence application

All Informations on the general licence applications for Switzerland’s deep geological repository project.

Nagra rules out constructing a second deep geological repository
17.09.2024 #Project of the century
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.

Radioactive waste disposal – but where?
11.09.2024 #Project of the century
Radioactive waste disposal – but where?

Why is Northern Switzerland best suited for a deep geological repository? The answer to this can be found deep underground.

Is waste from new nuclear power plants included in the disposal capacity of Switzerland’s deep geological repository?
04.09.2024 #Project of the century
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.