One of the tools for the EU to achieve energy independence from Russia is the development of nuclear power. Reactors that were shut down should be restarted as well as the construction and launch of...
Ukraine, energy security top priorities for the Czech EU Presidency
“Last but not least, the Czech Presidency will focus on the role of nuclear energy in ensuring EU energy security and meeting the EU’s climate goals,” the official document, presented on 15 June,...
Unions Renew Call For Nuclear To Be Included in European Taxonomy
Twenty major trade unions from across Europe representing employees in the energy sector have renewed their call for European politicians to include nuclear energy in the bloc’s sustainable finance...
Germany to vote against EU plan to label nuclear as green but won’t sue
Germany will vote against the European Commission's controversial "taxonomy" proposal that classes nuclear energy as green but won't file a lawsuit against it, German officials told POLITICO.
Will the European Union take its last chance to respect the spirit of the Euratom Treaty?
Energy has been at the heart of the European Union’s endeavour to jointly rebuild the economy after the disasters of the second world war. Europe’s founders understood that energy is indeed the...
The Ukraine War Will Accelerate Europe’s Energy Transition
In recent weeks, the EU has again shown clarity of thought when faced by another crisis, this time a war on its borders, to further deepen the decarbonization of its energy system whilst at the same...
Calm approach the right strategy for energy security, says panel
Policymakers and businesses alike need to take a calm, rational and pragmatic approach to ensure security of energy supply, according to panellists at World Nuclear Fuel Cycle 2022.
Taxonomy / Foratom Calls For Nuclear To Be Put On ‘Equal Footing’ With Renewables
Nuclear power has been “clearly recognised” as a technology which contributes to climate mitigation objectives and it should be treated in the European Union’s planned taxonomy rules on an equal...