Dominique Voynet's Appointment to French Nuclear Oversight Body Draws Sharp Criticism

The former Environment Minister and anti-nuclear advocate defends her record as political opponents question her suitability for the role.

Dominique Voynet, a former French Environment Minister known for her anti-nuclear stance, has been appointed to the Haut Comité pour la Transparence et l’Information sur la Sécurité Nucléaire (HCTISN).
Her appointment has reignited political tensions, particularly from pro-nuclear factions, who argue her past opposition to nuclear energy undermines the credibility of the committee.
Voynet played a key role in the 1997 shutdown of the Superphénix reactor and has consistently voiced concerns about the safety and economic viability of nuclear technology.
The HCTISN, established in 2006, is tasked with fostering transparency and debate on nuclear safety, with a mandate to include diverse perspectives, including critics of nuclear energy.
Voynet has defended her position, stating her opposition to nuclear energy is based on technical and economic reasoning rather than ideology.