Switzerland. File photoGENEVA, Aug 28 A committee of Swiss parliamentarians and economic representatives launched a petition demanding that the ban on the construction of nuclear power plants in the country be lifted in order to avoid electricity shortages, the Matin Dimanche newspaper reported on Sunday. In 2017, the Swiss voted in a referendum to ban the construction of new nuclear power plants in the country.Switzerland forecasts a 30 percent increase in electricity prices «A committee of representatives of right-wing parties and representatives of the economy puts forward a popular initiative aimed at lifting the ban on the construction of new nuclear power plants in Switzerland,» the newspaper writes. «Electricity for all at any time. Stop the blackout,” the text wants to enshrine in the Constitution that “any form of climate-friendly electricity production is allowed,” the journalists write. According to them, the collection of signatures should begin next week. Electricity prices in 2023 will increase for Swiss households by 30%.The risk of electricity shortages is considered one of the highest in Switzerland.Earlier, the head of the Swiss federal commission for electricity ElCom, Werner Luginbühl, urged citizens to stock up on candles and firewood due to possible power outages this winter.Swiss authorities previously said that for the first time they could impose restrictions on energy consumption in the event of a shortage of electricity or gas.After the start of the special operation in Ukraine, the West increased sanctions pressure on Russia, which led to an increase in prices for electricity, fuel and food in Europe and the United States.Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the policy of containment and the weakening of Russia is a long-term Western strategy, and the sanctions dealt a serious blow to the entire global economy. According to him, the main goal of the West is to worsen the lives of millions of people.
