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Survey: More Europeans in favor of nuclear energy amid crisis
40% of Europeans now say the continent should use nuclear technology to produce a considerable amount or a lot of energy.
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FM: Paks receives shipment of nuclear fuel rods
Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said that during the energy crisis, it has become especially important if a country can produce for itself the majority of electricity...
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FM: Nuclear plants are cheap and eco-friendly way of producing energy
The foreign minister said that the government’s scheme to keep household utility bills low put Hungary in a “unique position” in Europe.
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State Secretary: Hungary must think long-term about its electricity supply
There will be a bill introduced on extending the lifespan of the existing blocks of the Paks nuclear power plant.
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FM: Paks expansion is a national strategic and security interest
The foreign minister said the war in Ukraine and the European Union’s “failed” sanctions policy has led to a global energy crisis, which will be prolonged.
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FM: Nuclear energy sector exempt from ideological debates
Péter Szijjártó said the countries able to generate the energy they consume will be positioned best to weather the energy crisis caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and “botched sanctions”.
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Foreign Minister holds talks with chief executive of Rosatom
The foreign minister said nuclear capacities are especially important amid the current energy supply crisis in Europe.
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FM: Hungary will not back any measure that would endanger Paks expansion
Péter Szijjártó said Europe is heading towards recession and serious energy problems threaten to overwhelm it.
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FM: Nuclear energy is key amid crisis
Minister Szijjártó called on the European Commission to ensure that nuclear energy will not “in any way” be restricted by the sanctions imposed on Russia.
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Fidesz MEPs welcome gas and nuclear energy in EU taxonomy
MEP András Gyürk said acknowledging nuclear energy and gas in the taxonomy was “the only proper thing to do”. He added that Brussels’ energy policy “built on high energy prices is unacceptable to citizens”.
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PM Orbán expects clear stance from EC on nuclear energy's role in climate protection
The prime minister said he expected a clear stance by the EC as to which nuclear energy is recognized as sustainable green energy and energy produced from gas is temporarily accepted.
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V4: Achieving climate goals cannot happen without nuclear energy
The V4 welcomed the European Commission’s statement that nuclear energy is a safe technology and in full compliance with EU environmental standards.
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FM Szijjártó in Vienna on nuclear energy, migration and terrorism
Speaking at an IAEA conference and counter-terrorism summit earlier this week, Foreign Minister Szijjártó made Hungary’s voice heard on some of the hard-hitting issues affecting the country today.