Reports: Germany mulls legal action over EU's nuclear Hinkley ruling

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Merkel's government could join Austria in challenging decision to approve State Aid for new UK reactors

The Germany government is reportedly considering joining Austria in suing the European Commission for approving UK plans to help finance the £24.5bn construction of new nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point,...

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