Press releases
Nuclear takes note of EU Green Deal Industrial Plan
Nucleareurope has taken note of the European Commission’s proposals which aim to support EU technologies that will get us to net zero by 2050. Published today, the Commission’s communication entitled “A Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net-Zero Age” is the EU’s...
Nucleareurope welcomes agreement on Belgian nuclear reactors
Yesterday’s agreement reached between Engie and the Belgian government confirms the 10 year extension of two nuclear reactors. This decision will contribute in a limited way to ensuring security of supply as it will maintain 2GW of production capacity. “We welcome...
EU continues to ignore benefits of nuclear
The agreement reached on the REPowerEU Plan yesterday once again highlights the anti-nuclear dogma which continues to cast a shadow over EU energy policy. Experts and scientists are clear that in order to achieve the decarbonisation targets and ensure security of...
Paks II nuclear project state aid legally justified, says ECJ
Today, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has given its full backing to the European Commission’s decision to approve the state aid mechanism applied to the construction of the new nuclear power plant in Hungary, Paks II. The case was brought by Austria. In its...
Joint statement of the global nuclear industry regarding the critical role of nuclear energy within the current geopolitical context
The current global geopolitical context has underlined more than ever the importance of a resilient, decarbonized and independent energy system. Security of energy supplies and affordable prices for citizens and businesses are pressing matters for decision makers...