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Europe / Two New Nuclear Plants Needed Every Year For 15 Years, Says Commission Vice-President

By Carl Deconinck
16 April 2024

Bloc needs to support investment in reactors and streamline construction process

Two New Nuclear Plants Needed Every Year For 15 Years, Says Commission Vice-President
Maroš Šefcovic said he recognised the need for EU support in investment, funding, and financing due to the high costs associated with nuclear projects.
Annual construction of two new commercial nuclear power reactors a year is needed over the next 15 years in Europe with the need for an alliance of industrial partners and efforts to improve the supply chain, a conference was told.

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