Billy Kelleher (MEP – Renew) and Jessica Johnson (FORATOM) discuss why nuclear energy should be included in the European Sustainable Taxonomy
Germany / Nuclear Industry Says ‘No Legal Or Safety Reasons’ Reactors Cannot Continue To Operate
Germany’s nuclear energy industry association KernD has refuted arguments put forward by the government against prolonging the life of nuclear power plants, saying there are no legal or safety...
Bulgaria planning for nuclear cooperation with Greece
Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov says he hopes to put "concrete proposals" to Greece within 12 months. It is believed that the plan would be for Greece to sign a long-term supply contract for...
Johnson announces aim for UK to get 25% of electricity from nuclear power
PM meets industry bosses to discuss new power stations, with several reactors slated for closure as energy demand rises
Belgium extends nuclear reactors a further ten years
Belgium’s ministerial committee has decided that the country’s nuclear energy plants will be extended until 2035 – ten years longer than had previously been planned.
Finland starts much-delayed nuclear plant, brings respite to power market
Finland's much-delayed Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor started test production on Saturday, operator TVO said, delivering power to the national grid which over time is expected to reduce the need for...
Nuclear – the “no regrets” option
Andrei Goicea, Policy Director In March 2022, the European Commission launched its communication entitled ‘REPowerEU’. This communication outlined the plan to make Europe independent from Russian...
EU rulebook may need ‘amber’ label for not-fully green investments
The European Union should add an "amber" category to its green investment rulebook to flag investments that are not fully environmentally friendly but play a role in the transition, EU advisers will...