Energy ministry defends Šoštanj plant bill

Energy ministry defends Šoštanj plant bill

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The Environment, Climate, and Energy Ministry dismissed on Tuesday criticisms of the emergency bill on the loss-making Šoštanj coal-fired power plant (TEŠ) raised by businesses, trade unions and the local community. It argued that the bill, limiting TEŠ's operations, is in fact a measure safeguarding business and social interests, CE Report quotes STA.

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