The National Cooperative for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste (Nagra) has submitted its framework approval applications for a nuclear waste repository in the Zurich municipality of Stadel. During a press conference, officials including Roman Mayer, Matthias Braun, and Felix Altorfer discussed the concerns and next steps, emphasizing the project’s safety and environmental compliance. Nagra argues that the proposed site meets the highest safety standards and is asking for public engagement and a democratic vote on the project, which is expected to begin construction by 2045.