Press releases
Commission unveils support for investment in Small Modular Reactors
Brussels, 11 March 2026: Yesterday, the European Commission issued two key strategies aimed at supporting investment in clean energy and, in particular Small Modular Reactors (SMR). These two documents (one dedicated to SMRs and the other to Clean Energy Investments)...
German nuclear industry association latest to join nucleareurope, as Europe sees ever-increasing interest in nuclear energy
Brussels, 16 February 2026: Close to 15 years after the country decided to shut down its nuclear power plants, the German nuclear industry association (KernD) has joined nucleareurope as a full member, further expanding the association’s membership. “The growing...
Rapid deployment of clean, homegrown energy key to industrial competitiveness
Brussels, 12 February 2026: Today, nucleareurope calls on the Heads of State and Government present in Alden Biesen to rapidly support the deployment of clean, homegrown sources of energy. Such action is indispensable to tackle the current challenges which Europe’s...
Roadmaps to New Nuclear: Industry statement
Paris, 18 September 2025: Today, nucleareurope together with the industry associations representing the nuclear industry present at the Roadmaps to New Nuclear high-level conference, has called on governments to take the necessary steps to strengthen energy security...
Value of nuclear recognised by EU, concrete actions now needed
Brussels, 13 June 2025: Published today, the Nuclear Illustrative Programme (PINC) estimates that by 2050, large nuclear reactors (both long-term operation of the existing fleet and new build) will account for 109GW of installed nuclear capacity in the EU. Achieving...