Minister Szijjártó said the expansion of nuclear energy production is the best way to guarantee Hungary’s long-term energy security and sustain the achievements of the scheme capping household energy prices.
The foreign minister said Hungary’s government aims to maintain a well-balanced approach to investments in energy and environmental protection as both aspects are needed to boost competitiveness.
The foreign minister said the expansion of the Paks plant cannot succeed without cooperation with France, given that the control system for the new reactor blocks is being supplied by...
Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said the upgrade of the Paks plant is crucial for Hungary’s energy security.
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 needed.
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.