New nuclear power plants could be built. A parliamentary commission has voted in favor of lifting the current ban on new power stations.
It says this country needs a flexible approach to electricity generation to ensure sufficient supply.
But environmentalists say the move will stop transition to sustainable energy.
A full parliamentary session will discuss the issue in the spring.
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