The newly formed coalition government in the Netherlands has unveiled a policy document that includes strengthening the nuclear industry and going ahead with the construction of four new reactors.

Last week the leaders of three Dutch political parties agreed a coalition deal, paving the way for a rare minority government in the Netherlands after elections in October produced an upset victory for the centrist D66 party.

The liberal-progressive, pro-European party, led by the probable new prime minister, Rob Jetten, will join up with the conservative Christian Democrats and the right-wing VVD in a government that holds only 66 seats in the 150-seat lower house.