| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/08/1624 (04.11.08) |
| Publication Date | 04/11/2008 |
| Content Type | News |
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The Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and his Czech counterpart Mirek Topolánek today opened the third plenary session of the European Nuclear Energy Forum (ENEF). 200 high-ranking participants from all relevant stakeholders discussed risks, opportunities and transparency issues of nuclear energy. In his welcome message to the Forum, Commissioner Piebalgs highlighted the importance of investing in low carbon electricity generation. He also stressed that 'it is time to respond to the demand from European citizens to develop a common legislative framework for nuclear safety' confirming that the Commission will present in a few weeks a revised proposal for a Directive on nuclear safety. |
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| Subject Categories | Energy |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
