Nantes airport row mediator appointed

New Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has appointment a mediator in the controversial Nantes airport project at Notre-Dame-des-Landes, so that a “clear” and “assumed” decision can be taken on whether it goes ahead.

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Published Wednesday 24 May 2017 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 24 May 2017 - 15:00

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