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Europe lists concerns over Hinkley deal
Europe lists concerns over Hinkley deal
Details of the European Commission's specific concerns about the UK government's agreement with EDF Energy for Hinkley Point C have been released. The UK maintains its agreement meets EU law on state aid.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 3 February 2014
Greenhouse gas leads new European targets
Greenhouse gas leads new European targets
Barroso, January 2014 67x48The European Commission's policy framework for energy and climate in 2030 mandates a 40% reduction in emissions and grants member states significant freedom in achieving it in a more 'Europeanised' energy system.
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 22 January 2014
Policies hold European nuclear steady
Policies hold European nuclear steady
The European Union's installed nuclear generating capacity in 2050 is forecast to be at about the same level as in 2010, according to the European Commission's analysis of the bloc's current energy and climate policies.
Energy & Environment · Thursday, 9 January 2014
Funds on condition for EU decommissioning
Funds on condition for EU decommissioning
More European Union money will go to decommission nuclear reactors in Bulgaria, Slovakia and Lithuania, but the bloc's Council of Ministers has requested tighter project management.
Waste & Recycling · Friday, 3 January 2014
Consortium established to build Alfred
Consortium established to build Alfred
ALFRED cutaway 48A consortium has been formally set up for the construction of a demonstration lead-cooled fast reactor in Romania. The Advanced Lead Fast Reactor European Demonstrator (Alfred) is being developed under an EU initiative.
New Nuclear · Friday, 20 December 2013
Brussels begins Hinkley investigation
Brussels begins Hinkley investigation
The European Commission today opened its investigation into the plans of the British government to encourage the construction and operation of a new nuclear power plant by EDF Energy at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 18 December 2013
Review of EU nuclear safeguards procedures
Review of EU nuclear safeguards procedures
The European Commission is to review its procedures for ensuring nuclear materials in the European Union are not diverted from peaceful to military uses.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 6 December 2013
Europe plans for emergency communication
Europe plans for emergency communication
EU nuclear energy countries 62x48A project backed by 43 organisations is preparing Europe to react and communicate effectively in case of a nuclear emergency, drawing on the lessons of the Fukushima accident.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 29 November 2013
Europe funds safety of nuclear neighbours
Europe funds safety of nuclear neighbours
The European Parliament has backed a proposed €631 million program to support nuclear safety outside the EU, calling for neighbouring countries to be given priority.
Regulation & Safety · Monday, 25 November 2013
Horizon 2020 spending approval
Horizon 2020 spending approval
The European Parliament has approved a new €1.6 billion ($2.2 billion) spending program for nuclear energy research, as part of the €78.6 billion ($106.3 billion) Horizon 2020 research and innovation program.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 22 November 2013
European court to rule on German fuel tax
European court to rule on German fuel tax
The Hamburg Tax Court will refer Germany's levy on nuclear fuel to the European Court of Justice to determine whether the tax conforms to European Union law.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 21 November 2013
European review of Taiwanese safety
European review of Taiwanese safety
Taiwan should update the assessment of all natural hazards that could affect its nuclear power plants, notably for earthquakes and tsunamis, the European Commission has recommended.
Regulation & Safety · Wednesday, 20 November 2013
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