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2 articles of this author have been cited in the European Press Review so far.
Atomic energy guarantees independence
Like Finland, Sweden is currently planning the construction of new nuclear power plants. However in both countries the outcome of parliamentary rulings on the matter is still unclear. The daily Dagens Nyheter stresses the benefits of nuclear power: "Sweden need not go as far as Finland, nor as fast. Nevertheless the basic problem is the same: it's unrealistic to assume nowadays that wind or solar energy could cover a country's energy needs on the long term. Countries with energy-intensive industry cannot dispense with nuclear power for long. Even if Sweden's geopolitical situation is different to that of Finland, it's important to bear in mind the disadvantages of dependency on energy imports. If we follow in Finland's footsteps and become dependent on Russian energy we will run the risk of being subject to political pressure as well."
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More from the press review on the subject » Energy, » Finland, » Sweden, » Russia
A new beginning for Stockholm's inner-city toll?
Voters in Sunday's general elections were also asked to vote on the inner-city toll in Stockholm . While (by a slim majority) residents of Stockholm voted in favour of keeping the toll after the six-month trial period, residents of the 14 districts on the outskirts of the city voted against it. According to the Stockholm newspaper this tricky situation is the first political challenge awaiting the new prime minister, Frederik Reinfeldt. "The issue will now be passed on to the Riksdag. It would be foolish to put an end to the toll despite the fact that the majority of Stockholm residents have voted in favour of keeping it. On the other hand, it wouldn't be a good idea to introduce the toll system on a permanent basis this year. There must be a compromise solution. Following the predominantly positive experiences during the trial phase, it seems sensible to introduce this tax instrument permanently."
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