nucleareurope present at high-level Nuclear Summit to call for concrete action in support of nuclear

On 10 March 2026, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and French Government co-organised a high-level Nuclear Summit in Paris, in the presence of heads of States and Governments, heads of international organisations, financial institutions, as well as industry representatives. Nucleareurope Director General Emmanuel Brutin was present to participate in a round table on nuclear supply chains and skills development.

In his intervention, Emmanuel stressed the importance of ensuring a resilient European nuclear supply chain as new build projects flourish across the continent. He added that the significant planned investments in nuclear will also translate to a major growth of the nuclear workforce, noting that it will be key to address skills challenges in order to deliver on these investments.

“The planned growth for the nuclear sector in Europe – and the world – is great news for energy security, affordability and decarbonisation. However, it is crucial to develop a policy framework which will enable the ramp up of the nuclear supply chain, and support the development of a skilled workforce for the whole sector” stressed Emmanuel, adding that the presence of multiple high-level policymakers at the Summit was a sign of the growing recognition of nuclear at national and EU levels.

Emmanuel concluded his intervention by noting that the European nuclear value chain is almost entirely based in Europe, and preserving this asset will be vital for European energy sovereignty.

The summit was also the occasion to highlight the role of nuclear in Europe, and the need for a balanced energy energy system comprised of both nuclear and renewables. Among many high level officials present, European Commission President stressed the need to invest in additional nuclear and renewable capacities.

“Together, [nuclear and renewables] can become the joint guarantors of independence, security of supply, and competitiveness.” Specifically noted the Commission President, before stressing that “Europe has been a pioneer in nuclear technology and could once again lead the world in it”.