A preliminary study into new nuclear construction carried out by Vattenfall in Sweden found government aid was essential to encourage investment, the utility said on Monday. “To achieve large-scale production regardless of technology, government support will be needed for the first units. Someone needs to take the risk with theContinue Reading

Finland has seen two major political strikes in the past few weeks alone, as trade unions voice their opposition to the government’s planned labour market reforms and cuts to social security benefits. In a survey carried out by Taloustutkimus, Yle asked respondents which of the government’s planned reforms they wereContinue Reading