Background & Purpose

To speed up the expansion of nuclear power in Sweden, the government identified a need to improve conditions for market players.

The Decision

The parliament approved the government's plan, which means that companies can now apply directly to the government for approval to build nuclear facilities.

Does this affect you?

  • Energy companies: These companies can now navigate a faster and more direct application process when planning new nuclear power projects.
  • Electricity consumers: They may see long-term changes in energy supply as the process for building new power sources becomes more streamlined.

In Practice

  • Companies planning to build nuclear power plants can submit their applications directly to the government.
  • The new application process is designed to be more efficient than previous methods.
  • The changes aim to create better conditions for companies to invest in nuclear energy.
  • The new rules will be fully active starting on June 17, 2026.