''Energy 2000 - Radioactive waste disposal 2000'': strategy and concept of nuclear waste disposal in Switzerland

The preparatory steps for final disposal have reached a high degree of safety and have been tested industrially. Final storage for low and medium active wastes are in operation in several countries. Testing of locations for final storage of highly active wastes in Switzerland has begun. The application of the storage concept agreed to by the Federal Council however, has run into long delays due to the missing regulatory instruments. The division of competence between the state and the cantons must be cleared up at the political level