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New Head of French Nuclear Safety Authority Appointed Amidst Controversy

The appointment of Pierre-Marie Abadie to head France's new nuclear safety authority sparks controversy due to a potential conflict of interest and concerns about the merger process.

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PoliticsFranceEnergy SecurityControversySafetyAppointmentNuclear

Autorité De Sûreté Nucléaire Et De Radioprotection (Asnr)Agence Nationale Pour La Gestion Des Déchets Radioactifs (Andra)AsnIrsnCigéo

Emmanuel MacronPierre-Marie AbadieBernard Doroszczuk

When will the new authority begin operations?: The appointment, effective November 13th, 2024, follows months of negotiations and parliamentary validation. However, it has raised concerns about tight deadlines and a potential conflict of interest.
What is the main concern regarding the new appointee?: Abadie's current position as director general of the Andra, the organization managing the Cigéo nuclear waste project currently under ASN review, is the source of the conflict of interest concern.
How is the appointee addressing the conflict of interest?: To address the conflict of interest, Abadie has pledged to recuse himself from all matters concerning the Andra and the Cigéo project throughout his six-year term.
Who has been appointed to head the new French nuclear safety authority?: Emmanuel Macron has appointed Pierre-Marie Abadie as the head of the Autorité de sûreté nucléaire et de radioprotection (ASNR), a new authority resulting from the merger of ASN and IRSN.
What are some of the controversies surrounding the creation of the new authority?: The merger of ASN and IRSN into the ASNR is controversial, with concerns raised about insufficient budget and tight deadlines for the transition, as highlighted by the outgoing ASN president.

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