In February 2007, the Federal Council adopted a new energy policy with four main strands: energy efficiency, renewable energies, large-scale power plants and the strengthening of international cooperation. In its announcement on 21 February 2007, it said: The Federal Council remains committed to nuclear energy and considers it essential to replace existing nuclear power plants or build new ones».

The Federal Council is convinced that this approach will guarantee energy supplies in Switzerland in the medium and long term. The industry has already responded to the announcement and indicated that it will apply for general license for at least two new nuclear power plants before the end of 2008 or at the beginning of 2009.

Download 2007 Oversight Report (German, PDF, 7 MB)