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.
40% of Europeans now say the continent should use nuclear technology to produce a considerable amount or a lot of energy.
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...
The foreign minister said that the government’s scheme to keep household utility bills low put Hungary in a “unique position” in Europe.
There will be a bill introduced on extending the lifespan of the existing blocks of the Paks nuclear power plant.
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.
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”.
The foreign minister said nuclear capacities are especially important amid the current energy supply crisis in Europe.
Péter Szijjártó said Europe is heading towards recession and serious energy problems threaten to overwhelm it.
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.
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”.
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.
The V4 welcomed the European Commission’s statement that nuclear energy is a safe technology and in full compliance with EU environmental standards.
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.