German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder confirmed yesterday that although the German and Czech stance on the Temelin power plant is different, the final decision related to Temelin is to be taken exclusively by the Czech Republic. He also said that Germany would not link Temelin to the Czech Republic’s accession into EU and, together with the Czech Prime Minister, expressed support for “Melk” process (framework for Temelin’s safety assessment and related international communication). Slightly positive.
Moreover, the Cabinet is scheduled to hear at its meeting today a regular report on progress at the Temelin plant in Q2 2001.
(Jiří Soustružník)