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"European countries are facing critical decisions if they intend to maintain their prosperity and security in the future. There is a need for a shift towards national greenhouse gas emission reduction targets which are also in line with EU climate change objectives. A healthier economy, an increase in the number of green jobs and the development of innovation must take the lead in this respect. In 2009, the European Union already reached 17.3% of the 20% carbon-dioxide emission reduction commitment undertaken in the Europe 2020 strategy. There are many who now believe that we could modify this commitment by 2020, and could perhaps raise it to 25%. I, however, do not share this view, especially not in the light of the changes that took place in EU nuclear energy policy in the wake of the Fukushima disaster. We must consider that our original commitments were already based on an energy mix where nuclear power constituted an integral part of the programmes of several countries. Were this to change, a 25% target would be difficult to achieve, all things considered. In the light of the above I therefore consider it important that Member States do not reject entirely the possibilities offered by nuclear power and its 0% carbon emissions. Based on the above, even though I supported the report as a whole, I voted against the amendments aimed at a commitment of 25%."@en1
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