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March 10, 2026

The Nuclear Race Has Begun

'And today I can announce that we will create a guarantee of 200 million euros to support investments in advanced nuclear technology,' said von der Leyen.

The Nuclear Race Has Begun

TL;DR

  • The EU will establish a €200 million guarantee fund for advanced nuclear technology investments.
  • Funds will be sourced from the carbon emissions trading system.
  • The initiative aims to improve investment conditions for the European nuclear sector.
  • Key measures include simplifying rules, creating regulatory sandboxes, and harmonizing regulations across member states.
  • The EU seeks to foster cross-border cooperation for large-scale projects like modular reactors.
  • Europe aims to become a global leader in next-generation nuclear energy, utilizing its qualified workforce.
  • The Nuclear Summit in France is organized by the French government and the IAEA to position nuclear energy for clean energy transitions.
  • Serbia is represented by its Minister of Mining and Energy, Dubravka Đedović Handanović.

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