The Legislator Is Paving The Way For More Nuclear Power Part 2

As expected, the Riksdag voted in favour of the Government Bill "Ny kärnkraft i Sverige – ett första steg" [New nuclear power in Sweden – a first step], which has resulted in legislative changes that entered into force on 1 January this year, including the abolition of previous limits on the number of reactors and the ban on new nuclear power plants in places other than the current locations. Furthermore, at the end of 2023, the Government appointed a new inquiry to provide a wider basis for enabling new nuclear power to be built and operated in Sweden: "Ny kärnkraft i Sverige – ett andra steg" [New nuclear power in Sweden – a second step]. One of the aims of this inquiry is to make licensing more efficient and adapt the nuclear waste programme. The Government has also appointed a national nuclear power coordinator in order to promote expansion. Possible further legislative changes are being considered in order to facilitate new nuclear power in Sweden.