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Germany offers the renewable future that terrifies the big energy corporations, says ALAN SIMPSON

News of the 25 per cent collapse in French nuclear multinational Areva's share values triggered an unexpected sliver of sympathy in me.

The collapse followed their announcement of further delays in the construction of nuclear power plants in France and Finland.

It followed hot on the heels of news of the "secret" British review of whether Hinkley Point C will ever be viable or affordable.

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