New nuclear power in Sweden – more possible places on the coast

Published: Monday 15 June 2026 13.35

The Government wants to create better conditions for the new establishment of nuclear facilities and is presenting proposals for amendments to the Environmental Code. The Riksdag has voted in favour of the Government's proposal.

The amendments aim to enable the expansion of nuclear power in more places on the coast, while at the same time maintaining the protection of natural and cultural values.

The proposal states that

• The ban on nuclear installations in coastal areas and the archipelagos of Bohuslän, from the border with Norway to Brofjorden, in the provinces of Småland and Östergötland, from Simpevarp till Arkö Sound, from Storfjärden in the estuary of Ångermanälven to Skagsudde, and on the island of Öland will be removed.
• The ban on nuclear installations in coastal areas and the archipelagos of Bohuslän, from Brofjorden to Simpevarp and from Arkösund to Forsmark, also the coast of Gotland, at Östergarn and Storsundet on Gotland and on Fårö, in places other than where there are already certain industrial and similar facilities, will be removed.

The amendments will come into force on 15 July 2026.

Committee report (in Swedish):

Ny kärnkraft i Sverige - fler möjliga platser vid kusten (NU24)