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German nuclear plants get lifetime extension

ENDS Europe
Monday 6 September 2010
Nuclear power

The lifespan of Germany's 17 nuclear power plants will be extended by an average of 12 years beyond their current shut-off date, the German coalition government agreed on Sunday. Energy companies will face new charges worth a total of €30bn.

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Danish presidency programme

The Danish government presents the programme of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union ‘Europe at work'

Denmark took over the presidency of the EU on 1 January.

Read ENDS article on its provisional agenda of meetings

See also its website and full programme of work officially presented on 6 January