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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.

«Le nucléaire est une technologie dangereuse, qui n’est maîtrisée ni en situation d’accident ni en fonctionnement courant», avait déclaré Dominique Voynet en 2008.
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Dominique Voynet à Paris, le 9 juillet 2024.

Overview

  • 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.