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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
Cameco welcomes EU-Canada trade deal
Cameco welcomes EU-Canada trade deal
The prospect of eased restrictions on European investment in Canada's uranium industry has been given a cautious welcome by Canadian uranium company Cameco.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 7 November 2013
Largest European Iter contract so far
Largest European Iter contract so far
Iter tokomak complex 48A Franco-German consortium has been awarded a contract for the supply of climatic, mechanical and electrical systems at thirteen buildings, including the Tokamak complex, at the Iter fusion reactor project.
New Nuclear · Friday, 1 November 2013
Trade deal opens door to EU investors
Trade deal opens door to EU investors
Harper-Barosso (European Commission)-48A comprehensive trade accord agreed in principle between Canada and the European Union (EU) will ease restrictions on European investment in Canada, including in the uranium mining sector.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 22 October 2013
Strike price deal for Hinkley Point C
Strike price deal for Hinkley Point C
Hinkley Point C (EDF) 78x48EDF has concluded negotiations with government on the strike price for electricity generated by Hinkley Point C. The financing system will be put to the European Commission this week, said government.
New Nuclear · Monday, 21 October 2013
Don't impede our nuclear, V4 tells EU
Don't impede our nuclear, V4 tells EU
V4 ministers (Árvai Károly/Hungary PM)_48Leaders from four central European countries have come together to tell the European Union they feel that nuclear energy is being discriminated against, and have called for the EU to support their nuclear expansion plans.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Utilities call for end of renewable subsidies
Utilities call for end of renewable subsidies
The heads of ten European utilities have called for an end to subsidies on wind and solar energy in order to rectify shortcomings in current EU energy policy.
Energy & Environment · Monday, 14 October 2013
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