Yes to new targets for energy research
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The Riksdag has voted in favour of a government proposal on new targets for research and innovation in the energy sector. There has been a shift in energy policy in Sweden. The shift entails now focusing on performance in the energy and power system, rather than on what forms of energy and power provision should be concentrated on.
The Riksdag shares the Government’s view that the targets for energy research need to be adapted to the new focus on security of supply, competitiveness and ecological sustainability.
Furthermore, the Riksdag agrees with the Government's view that special initiatives are needed to focus on research and innovation regarding nuclear power. In addition, the Swedish Energy Agency needs to improve its follow-up and analyses of the benefits and effects of energy research.