Title: Directive 2009/71/Euratom: the losing battle against discrimination and protection of sovereignty

Authors: Miguel Sousa Ferro

Addresses: Servulo & Associados, Rua Garret, 64, 1200-204 Lisbon, Portugal

Abstract: This paper looks at the recently adopted framework for nuclear safety in the European Union (EU) – Directive 2009/71/Euratom, both in terms of its legislative history and of the outcome|s usefulness and characteristics.

Keywords: nuclear law; nuclear safety; European Union; Directive 2009/71/Euratom; Nuclear Safety Convention; NSC.

DOI: 10.1504/IJNUCL.2009.032287

International Journal of Nuclear Law, 2009 Vol.2 No.4, pp.295 - 312

Published online: 28 Mar 2010 *

Full-text access for editors Full-text access for subscribers Purchase this article Comment on this article