European Parliament discusses role of nuclear energy.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-21 June 2001-FORATOM: European Parliament discusses role of nuclear energy (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:21062001 Brussels -- In the context of the European Commission's Green Paper on Security of Energy Supply, the European Parliament has held a public hearing on the issue of energy policy.

The Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy Committee heard testimony from representatives of all energy sectors - oil and gas, coal, nuclear and renewable energy sources - as well as statements from energy consultants and the International Energy Agency. Nuclear expert Mr. Bertrand Barre told the committee: "It is the duty of European institutions to set up a framework which will enable a secure supply of energy at an affordable...