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HAEA reviews the National Action Plan on the Lessons Learned from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident

2021.12.22

Following the Fukushima accident in 2011, Hungary also performed the stress tests in relation to Paks Nuclear Power Plant to review its resistance against extreme hazards. The improvement actions decided based on the results, were compiled into a National Action Plan that was published on the HAEA website. The Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority has reviewed the progress in the Action Plan on a regular basis. The plan has also been reviewed in 2021 by the Authority and the results are published on the HAEA website.

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HAEA official holiday

2021.12.14

From 24 December 2021 to January 2, 2022, the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority holds its official holiday. During this period, documents can be submitted through HAEA’s online platform.

We wish to our partners and visitors happy holidays and a successful New Year!

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Recent Developments in Nuclear Safety in Hungary, December 2021

2021.12.08

The new issue of HAEA’s Nuclear Safety Bulletin presenting a number of interesting articles is now available. In the new issue, you can read about the most significant statistical data on nuclear safety and the recent legislative changes in Hungary and organizational changes at the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority. HAEA provides detailed information on the regulatory licensing and supervision activity of the Authority related to the construction of the new units, as well as information on nuclear emergency preparedness. In the new issue, we also give an overview on the National Training on Conducting Computer Security Assessments at Nuclear Facilities, on the Hungarian safeguards support programme, and about the 65th IAEA General Conference in Vienna.

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NEA Director-General’s visit to HAEA

2021.12.02

On 1 December 2021, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Director-General Mr. William D. Magwood carried out a visit at the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority to have consultations with Ms Andrea Beatrix Kádár, the Director-General of HAEA.

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ENSREG plenary meeting

ENSREG Plenary Meeting

2021.11.29

The plenary meeting of the European Nuclear Safety Regulators Group (ENSREG) took place on 24 November, 2021 in a hybrid format (personal attendance and online). Ms Andrea Beatrix Kádár, Director General of the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority introduced herself on the occasion of her first participation in the meeting. In her speech, Ms Kádár provided details of the modification of the Act on Atomic Energy. The Director General emphasized that the HAEA will be more independent financially and organizationally, while it continues to keep its regulatory independence. She underlined: the competencies of HAEA related to the international relations remain the same. HAEA will continue to pay special attention to them, with emphasis on the cooperation with EU member states and in the framework of ENSREG. In this regard, she re-confirmed the dedication of HAEA experts participating in the three ENSREG working groups, and said that they will continue to contribute to their work.

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