Eon seeks damages from Berlin

Eon, the largest German power company, is seeking billions of euros in damages from Berlin for the decision to phase out nuclear power by 2022 rather than 2036, as agreed in 2010.

ESO: Background Information: Germany to scrap nuclear power by 2022 http://www.europeansources.info/record/germany-to-scrap-nuclear-power-by-2022/

EurActiv, 1.6.11: German nuclear phase-out ignites push for coal, gas http://www.euractiv.com/climate-environment/germany-ignites-post-nuclear-fossil-fuel-push-news-505276

Spiegel Online International, 1.6.11: Nuclear Phaseout Could Spell Disaster for German Energy Giants http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/0,1518,766095,00.html

EurActiv, 11.8.11: Nuclear phase-out hits German giant E.ON http://www.euractiv.com/en/energy/nuclear-phase-hits-german-giant-eon-news-506961

Spiegel Online International, 16.8.11: E.on CEO on Job Cuts 'It Pains Me Too' http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/0,1518,780603,00.html

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