Italian deputies back nuclear power return in boost for Meloni government
The framework provides for an independent Nuclear Safety Authority and a National Programme for Sustainable Nuclear Power.
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Swiss Government backs extension of its nuclear reactors
Switzerland's Federal Council has backed the extension of its nuclear reactors.
Italy prepares for a nuclear return
Italy is preparing its most significant return to nuclear energy in nearly four decades, marking a major shift in the country’s industrial and energy strategy…
Ireland to debate ending of nuclear power ban
The bill is expected to be debated in the Dáil Éireann (lower parliament) within the coming months.
European Parliament urges Spanish Government to reconsider Almaraz nuclear plant closure
The document explicitly states in its conclusions that the nuclear facility should not be shut down, describing the decision as one driven solely by political and…
Belgium takes over entire nuclear fleet from Engie in surprise move
In a dramatic policy shift that marks the final nail in the coffin of Belgium’s long-standing nuclear phase-out, the federal government has announced plans to…
Against nuclear power: The most successful brainwashing campaign in modern history
I usually do not write about my home country, Austria, but today I want to make an exception.
Former German finance minister claims nuclear phase-out ‘has not harmed the country’
Peter Altmaier, a former German finance minister, former economy minister and a chief architect of Angela Merkel’s energy policy, claimed Germany’s decision…
Belgian industry asks for closed nuclear plants to be reopened
Belgium’s energy-intensive industries are calling for an urgent study into extending the operation of several recently closed or idled nuclear reactors.
German state broadcaster lies about Fukushima deaths
On the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Germany public broadcasters have been caught misrepresenting the almost 20,000 people…
Belgian PM De Wever attacks past nuclear policy, will leave country paying ‘for a century’
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has launched a sharp attack in parliament on past energy policy, warning that decisions to phase out nuclear power could saddle…
Switzerland wants to overturn ban on new nuclear power plants
Switzerland's upper house of parliament, the Council of States, has voted in favour of lifting the country's longstanding ban on constructing new nuclear power plants.
Merz says Germany’s nuclear phaseout ‘irreversible’ but experts disagree
Germany’s Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (Christian Democratic Union, CDU) has called his country’s nuclear phaseout “irreversible”, contradicting both…
Amnesia? EC chief von der Leyen now calls nuclear exit ‘strategic mistake’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has spoken out in favour of nuclear power, calling the nuclear phaseout in Europe a “strategic mistake”.
German nuclear phase-out a ‘historic mistake’, says head of IEA
The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has called Germany’s decision to abandon its nuclear power plants a “historic mistake”.
No European winter electricity without nuclear, says Austrian grid manager
A senior figure in Austria's power sector has highlighted Europe's ongoing dependence on nuclear power to maintain electricity supplies during winter months.
Will EU replace reliance on Russian gas with reliance on Russian uranium?
European Union countries say they are turning to nuclear to reduce their dependence on Russia for gas and LNG.
Greenpeace says French uranium being sent to Russia
The Greenpeace environment group said Sunday that France was sending reprocessed uranium to Russia for treatment so it can be reused, despite the Kremlin's war in…
Austria appeals to EU’s top court to drop ‘sustainable’ label for nuclear energy
Austria will ask the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the EU’s highest court, for help in its fight against the official classification of nuclear…
Canada with Belgium follows US investing in new nuclear reactors in EU
Canada is following the US in promoting a new generation of nuclear reactors in Europe.
Study shows Belgium needs eight new nuclear plants in ‘optimal scenario’
Opting for nuclear energy is the safest and cheapest option, according to Belgium’s Federal Planning Bureau (FPB), which has compared various energy scenarios…
Russia plans 38 new nuclear reactors, meanwhile Germany goes ‘green’
Russia has announced plans for a major buildout of its nuclear energy capacity.
Sweden moves ahead on plan for new nuclear power plants
The Swedish State power company Vattenfall has announced that it selected candidates for the planned construction of a series of small modular reactors (SMR).
South Koreans pull out of Polish nuclear power project
The South Korean State-owned Korean Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) company revealed it was withdrawing from a nuclear power project in Poland.
US aims to put nuclear power on Moon and Mars first
The US was said to be rushing to put nuclear power reactors on the Moon and Mars and hoped to launch the first system within just a few years.
World Bank abolishes financing ban on nuclear power projects
The World Bank's board has agreed to lift a longstanding ban on financing nuclear energy projects.
Czechia to build new nuclear reactors after high court overturns ruling
Czechia has joined the European countries in re-embracing nuclear energy.
Germany drops opposition to nuclear power at EU level – but plants stay shut at home
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's new government has dropped Germany's opposition at the EU to nuclear power.
Denmark comes in from the cold with rethink on 40-year nuclear power ban
The Danish government is to rethink its 40-year ban on nuclear power plants with a detailed review of the risks and potential of nuclear technology for Denmark's…
Spanish PM champions renewable energy post-blackout
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has doubled down on his plans to expand on renewable energy while continuing to fiercely oppose nuclear power, apparently ignoring…