Avril 2017 / Reuters

EDF reprieves Fessenheim nuclear plant, in setback to govt

Thu Apr 6, 2017 | 9:50pm BST

* Decision seen as snub to government, blow to Hollande

* Fessenheim could remain operational until 2018

* Government says Fessenheim shutdown inevitable (Adds EDF board statement, minister, background)

By Michel Rose and Bate Felix

PARIS, April 6 The board of French state-controlled utility EDF on Thursday chose not to vote on a motion that could have closed its ageing Fessenheim nuclear plant for good, meaning a 2012 election pledge (...)

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