Britain and Austria: clashing on EU state aid

The United Kingdom's application for £17.6bn in EU subsidies for the construction of the brand new Hinkley Point nuclear power station has drawn the ire of Austria's government, who say that such a subsidy is illegitimate and unethical.

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ESO: Background information: State aid: Commission concludes modified UK measures for Hinkley Point nuclear power plant are compatible with EU rules http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-state-aid-commission-concludes-modified-uk-measures-for-hinkley-point-nuclear-power-plant-are-compatible-with-eu-rules/

The Guardian, 22.01.15: UK nuclear ambitions dealt fatal blow by Austrian legal challenge, say Greens http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jan/22/uk-nuclear-ambitions-dealt-fatal-blow-by-austrian-legal-challenge-say-greens

The Independent, 12.02.15: Diplomatic row with Austria over EDF nuclear power station escalates http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/diplomatic-row-with-austria-over-edf-nuclear-power-station-escalates-10040309.html

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