Press releases
Nuclear partially recognised under Net Zero Industry Act
The European Commission has decided to partially include nuclear by referencing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and advanced reactors under its Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA). Whilst this is a step in the right direction, nucleareurope believes that much more could still...
Nucleareurope calls for technology neutral electricity market design
Brussels, 14 February 2023: Nucleareurope has this week outlined its priorities for how to best review the existing European electricity market. These include adopting a technology neutral approach, valuing long-term security of supply and support for a range of...
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...