Calls for revision of Europe's atomic treaty

Ireland, which will take over the EU Presidency from January, has supported Austria in its calls for a separate conference to review the Union's atomic treaty, Euratom.

"The Austrian suggestion that the Euratom Treaty be subject to a full review is a

very sensible suggestion" said Irish Minister for Europe, Dick Roche.

"While I appreciate that this is a matter of great sensitivity for EU members that have significant nuclear industries, the matter is also a sensitive matter...