Roadmaps to New Nuclear 2026 – Industry Statement
Paris, 17 September 2026: Today, nucleareurope, together with the nuclear industry associations present at the 2026 Roadmaps to New Nuclear high-level conference, reaffirms its commitment to advancing the peaceful use of nuclear technology.
“Amid geopolitical uncertainty and growing energy security concerns, nuclear energy can support global economic growth, decarbonisation and the stability of our energy systems” states Emmanuel Brutin, nucleareurope Director General. “With our sister associations, we therefore call on governments to take steps to enable greater peaceful use of nuclear technologies through long-term operation of existing facilities and deployment of new nuclear capacity”.
According to the statement, governments need to take action to:
- Pursue attribute-based, consistent long-term energy policies
- Safeguard energy security and resilience
- Facilitate access to finance
- Strengthen international regulatory cooperation
- Strengthen resilient and trusted nuclear supply chains
- Build skills, industrial capability and innovation
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About us: nucleareurope is the Brussels-based trade association for the nuclear energy industry in Europe. The membership of nucleareurope is made up of 17 national nuclear associations and 24 Corporate Members, through these associations, nucleareurope represents nearly 3,000 European companies working in the industry and supporting around 900,000 jobs.
More information
- Jessica Johnson, Communications and Advocacy Director: jessica.johnson@nucleareurope.eu
- Berta Picamal, Legal and International Relations Director: berta.picamal@nucleareurope.eu
