Europe launches trillion-euro energy revamp

Europe launches trillion-euro energy revamp

from Nuclear Power Technology, Science And Industry News

Brussels (AFP) Feb 4, 2011
European leaders launched Friday a trillion-euro bid to slash dependency on Middle East oil and Russian gas, clearing the way to place nuclear power at the centre of 21st century needs. At a summit shaken by instability over Egypt's popular revolt and soaring oil prices, the European Union moved to reclaim control over energy supply for the rest of the century

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