Czech Republic signs contract for construction of nuclear power plant units

Hurry after court decision

Just a few hours earlier, the Supreme Administrative Court of the EU member state had overturned an interim injunction issued by the Regional Court in Brno. The court had prohibited the signing of the contract until a decision had been made on a lawsuit filed by the French nuclear power company EDF against the award procedure without a public tender. EDF had failed with a complaint before the competition authority.

Costs in the billions

Head of government Petr Fiala, who faces a parliamentary election in four months, defended the awarding of the contract to South Korea. "This is an important step on the way to greater energy independence and security for the Czech Republic," emphasized the liberal-conservative politician. According to previous information, the costs per reactor are the equivalent of around 7.9 billion euros. Domestic industry is to be involved with a 60 percent share in the form of contracts. Construction is due to start in 2029.