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    Long-term strategy for IAEA safety standards adopted

    The Commission on Safety Standards (CSS) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has unanimously adopted the “Long-term Plan”, a strategy for the long-term development of safety standards. The plan aims to keep these globally applicable standards fit for purpose and forward looking, and to maintain their effectiveness in a rapidly evolving environment. A concrete…

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    EU Topical Peer Review on fire protection in nuclear facilities: ENSI assessments confirmed

    Switzerland participated in the EU’s Topical Peer Review on fire protection in nuclear facilities. The now published report summarizes the expertise and in-depth discussions of the other supervisory authorities. As ENSI had already explained in its national report at the end of 2023, fire protection concepts need to be updated for certain nuclear facilities.

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    8th Review Meeting of the Joint Convention: Switzerland receives positive overall assessment

    From 17 to 28 March 2025, ENSI participated in the Eighth Review Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management. The Swiss National Report received one « good practice », three « areas of good performance » and one…

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    IAEA General Conference 2024: «ENSI is committed to strengthening global nuclear safety and security»

    ENSI participated in the 68th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA in Vienna from 16 to 20 September 2024. This year, more than 150 member states gathered under the motto «Sustainability and Safety for a Better Future» to discuss the current challenges and future prospects of nuclear energy.

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    Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel: ENSI submits the Eighth National Report to the IAEA

    ENSI has submitted the eighth Swiss National Report to the Joint Convention. In March 2025, the contracting parties will evaluate the national reports at the Eighth International Review Meeting. In the report, ENSI provides information on the current situation regarding the handling of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel elements, the planned deep geological repository…

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    Development of human resources and long-term skills retention in the nuclear sector represent international challenges

    Competition in the labour market and a shortage of skilled workers are a challenge also in the field of nuclear regulation. Regulatory authorities discussed possible solutions at the International Conference on Nuclear Knowledge Management and Human Resources Development (IAEA).

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    Switzerland and Spain intensify exchange of information on nuclear safety and radiation protection

    ENSI and the Spanish nuclear safety authority CSN have signed a memorandum of understanding to increase the exchange of nuclear regulation experience and information between Switzerland and Spain.

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    Commission on Safety Standards: Priorities defined for nuclear safety

    The first meeting of the Commission on Safety Standards (CSS) for the 2024 – 2027 term took place from the 28 – 30 May 2024. The emphasis of the meeting was on summarizing the findings from the last term and developing priorities for the next four years. Switzerland is chairing the current term.

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    Conference on Nuclear Security: Shaping the future

    ENSI is part in a five-day International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conference: The fourth “International Conference on Nuclear Security” (ICONS) will take place in Vienna from 20 to 24 May 2024, with Switzerland committed to a strong system of international security.