Press Release: Commission presents Nuclear Illustrative Programme (PINC)

On 4 April 2016, the European Commission presented its Nuclear Illustrative Programme (PINC), for the first time since Fukushima in 2011.

The report focused on the investments related to post-Fukushima safety upgrades and to the safe operation of existing facilities. In addition, it highlighted the estimated financing needs related to nuclear power plants' decommissioning and to the management of radioactive waste and spent fuel.

Aslo, the Commission presented a recommendation to Member States concerning the application of Article 103 of the Euratom Treaty.

• Primary Source

EurActiv, 05.04.16: Brussels weighs the cost of another century of nuclear power http://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/news/brussels-weighs-the-cost-of-another-century-of-nuclear-power/

ESO: Background information: Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament. Implementation of Council Directive 2009/71/Euratom of 25 June 2009 establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations http://www.europeansources.info/record/report-from-the-commission-to-the-council-and-the-european-parliament-implementation-of-council-directive-2009-71-euratom-of-25-june-2009-establishing-a-community-framework-for-the-nuclear-safety-of/

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