Oettinger_Nomination
“We are convinced that the new sustainable economy of the European Union requires notably decarbonising our electricity supply. Renewable energies should take a leading role in doing so. But nuclear power can complete the range of low-carbon energy options. To create the conditions of a safe, sustainable and optimal use of civil nuclear power, the issue of radioactive waste in particular should be tackled. It is one of the major concerns of public opinion. I can already announce that a legislative initiative on radioactive waste management will be put forward by the end of the year.” 
EU Energy Commissioner supports European nuclear investment in Belene
Friday, 05 March 2010 16:55 | 
On 2 March, the Energy Commissioner, Günther Öttinger, said it favoured a European private investor for the completion of the Belene nuclear project in
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On 9 February 2010, the Italian government signed a decree defining criteria and procedures for the construction of nuclear power plants (NPP) in the country by 2020. Construction works are scheduled to start in 2013. The decision follows on from the adoption by the Italian Senate on 10 July 2009 of a bill bringing to an end a ban on the use of nuclear energy that had been in place since 1987.
The nomination of Günther Öttinger from 
On 14 January 2010, the Slovenian utility, GEN-energija, sent an application to the Economy Ministry for a permit to build a second unit at the Krsko Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), 
The European Nuclear Energy Leadership Academy (ENELA), which aims at educating tomorrow’s European nuclear leaders, was launched on 28 January. It is a joint-initiative of six European companies (Areva, Axpo AG, EnBW, E.ON, URENCO and Vattenfall) which signed an agreement that covers the strategic, financial and legal aspects of the academy. The training centre will be located near 
