The EU takes the lead on nuclear safety with the amendment to the Nuclear Safety Directive

EU News 296/2014

Brussels, 8 July 2014
IP/14/777

The EU's new Nuclear Safety Directive was adopted today by the Council. It provides more power and independence for national regulatory authorities, a high-level EU-wide safety objective, and a European system of peer reviews. It will also introduce periodic national safety assessments and on-site emergency preparedness and response arrangements. In addition, it increases transparency and improve education and training. The 2014 directive amends the one in force since 2009. It provides a stronger framework for EU nuclear safety, as called for by the EU Heads of State or Government following the 2011 nuclear accident in Fukushima.

Source and additional information:
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-777_en.htm?locale=en

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