LMP initiates referendum on ‘Paks 3’ plan

Green opposition LMP on Friday said it has submitted referendum bids in connection with the planned addition of further new blocks to Hungary’s sole nuclear power plant in Paks. 

Last week, János Süli, minister without portfolio in charge of the upgrade of the Paks plant, suggested that further blocks should be added to the planned two new blocks to meet Hungary’s increased future energy demands. Suli argued that the country’s power demand could reach 5,000 megawatts by 2030.

Only the Hungarian people have a right to decide on the use of nuclear energy in Hungary,

LMP board member Péter Ungár said in a statement.

He said the National Election Committee (NVB) would have no choice but to approve LMP’s referendum questions, since they do not concern international agreements.

The NVB has repeatedly said that