The Federal Council wants to reopen the debate on nuclear power.
In 2017, 58% of voters decided that no new nuclear reactors would be built in Switzerland. Their view reinforced by the Fukushima disaster in Japan in 2011.
But now the energy crisis is leading to a rethink.
The Liberal Party is pushing for a new debate – that’s an important development as they were behind the ban 6 years ago.
The move also has an ally in the Environment Minister, Albert Rösti – who is pro-nuclear.
More Russian speakers visit critical instalations
The Federal Intelligence Service is expressing concern that many Russian speakers seem to be taking a close look at the country's infrastructure - including nuclear power plants, transit tunnels and airports.
Iran war drives up travel insurance claims
The conflict in the Gulf region is driving a sharp rise in business for travel insurers.
Federal Court shuts down Geneva DNA testing
The Federal Court has slammed Geneva prosecutors over the use of DNA sampling, calling the practice excessive.
Elderly woman convicted of money laundering
An 80-year-old woman in Vaud has been convicted of money laundering after falling victim to an online scam.
Initiative calls for fully inclusive schools
A Geneva disability rights group has submitted a popular initiative calling for the full inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream schools.
Potentially infected cheese recalled
Authorities in Lucerne say it’s still unclear how long a local cheese dairy will remain closed following a salmonella outbreak.
