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Dominique Voynet’s Appointment to Nuclear Safety Committee Faces Backlash

The former environment minister, known for her anti-nuclear stance, joins the HCTISN, raising concerns about impartiality and nuclear policy direction.

  • Dominique Voynet, a long-time critic of nuclear energy, has been appointed to the Haut Comité pour la transparence et l’information sur la sécurité nucléaire (HCTISN).
  • Her historical role in the 1997 shutdown of the Superphénix reactor has made her a polarizing figure in nuclear policy debates.
  • Critics argue that her ideological opposition to nuclear energy could undermine the credibility and impartiality of the HCTISN.
  • Pro-nuclear politicians and organizations have formally requested the president of the National Assembly to reconsider her appointment.
  • The HCTISN, established to ensure transparency in nuclear safety, includes members from diverse perspectives, including environmental groups opposed to nuclear energy.
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