„I would regard this not only as an unfriendly act by Slovakia but also as highly irresponsible,“ he told reporters. Klima said Austria had still not received official notification from Slovakia about the start-up of the first reactor at the plant, announced on Monday by a spokesman at Mochovce. Slovak Prime Minister Vladimir Meciar had promised to inform him in advance, but had failed to do so. The Austrian Chancellor made clear he regarded Slovakia‘s move as a setback for its efforts to join the European Union one day. Austria had sent a message to Meciar on Monday morning and would consider its further response, which might include withdrawing its ambassador from Bratislava, Klima added.