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EU’s Climate Regret Is Too Little, Too Late
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EU’s climate regret is too little, too late
“This reduction in the share of nuclear was a choice,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the Nuclear Energy Summit on Tuesday. “I believe that it was a strategic mistake for Europe to turn its back on a reliable, affordable source of low-emissions power.” The share of electricity in the EU27 generated by nuclear reactors fell from over 30% in the Nineties to 23.3% last year, most of which is generated by France. However, …
They're not yet for sale, but the European Commission wants to accelerate the development of small nuclear power plants. They're more compact, safer, and cheaper than large nuclear plants. The government, provinces, and even a small village see a future in them.
Brussels is committed to nuclear energy and does so through mini-reactors (SMR) and a medium-term strategy at the same time as the President of the European Commission said on Tuesday that the EU made "a strategic mistake" by moving away from that path in recent years. From Paris, the German leader stressed that Europe already has key strengths to lead new generation nuclear energy, as half a million highly qualified professionals in the sector …
German policy has ensured that Europe committed a "mistake" by moving away from nuclear power and mobilizing private investment in mini-reactors. More information: The US wants a nuclear reactor on the Moon in 2030: the strongest stake generates 100 kW of energy and works at -170 oC
The EU bets on small modular reactors. Von der Leyen: "Strategic error turn your back on a reliable and affordable source." To keep prices down, Brussels thinks of new forms of flexibility in state aid, not to suspend the Stability Pact.
The EU Commission intends to promote the development of modular small reactors with EUR 200 million. Against the acute energy price crisis, it advises Member States to reduce taxes and taxes.
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