Upgrading the only nuclear power plant in Hungary is a “national, strategic” issue, Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai told reporters in Paks (C) on Friday.
Bajnai spoke following a board meeting of the Hungarian Electric Works (MVM) and said that the body had made important decisions concerning the future of the Paks plant: it adopted a concept for preparations for the upgrade and decided to set up a project company.
Using nuclear energy ensures security of supply, cheap power and reduced environment pollution, Bajnai said.
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