Austrian protesters denounce proposed Temelín extension

In connected news, ČEZ’s announcement has provoked protests from Austrian opponents of the Temelín plant. The environmental head of the regional council of neighbouring Upper Austria said that the environment impact assessment sought by ČEZ was flawed. He said the company had failed to first seek permission for a nuclear storage facility. Meanwhile, the leader of the far right Group for the Future of Austria has called for maximum civic protests against the extension. These include blocking frontier crossing points between the two countries. Austrian protesters say Temelín is a safety risk because of its original design and teething problems.