Joint Statement of President Juncker, Prime Minister Rajoy and Prime Minister Costa on the amicable settlement concerning the Almaraz case

On 21 February 2017 President Juncker, Prime Minister Rajoy and Prime Minister Costa made a joint statement concerning the settlement of the Almaraz case.

This settlement engages Spain and Portugal in a constructive consultation process and dialogue allowing for a solution to the ongoing dispute on the construction of the nuclear waste landfill at the Almaraz nuclear power station. In this context, a joint visit to the site, with the participation of the Commission, is taking place in the coming days. The visit and the consultation process will allow the parties to examine and take into account legitimate concerns on the project and to agree on proportionate measures to address them.