Reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was 'strategic mistake', EU chief says - Reuters
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiywFBVV95cUxQVi02eUthSE5pNks1U1FuOXE1V2JNVXhyYWx1WE1nODdTNlBLSW1rV1k1V3lqVnc1X1dZZTVBcElkdUlEZnhZREw4OGRpdDdTeVQzZE9BcTR4a1VIcFljWGdmTmVTeU0yWWtGNUY2UHE0SGFkUDlWX0ZwTHNfLWM5T1QyQTVldzdGX3d3c1lnOVY4ZGNnMHoxZDRDWGY0eXVCY2NjVzVHWmtNYlhaTXFGUW9hRFg1VGZadzliTXlFUElBMnVPUHBiZzl6OA?oc=5" target="_blank">Reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was 'strategic mistake', EU chief says</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticized Europe's reduction in nuclear energy, calling it a 'strategic mistake' and emphasizing the need for a reliable, affordable, and low-emission power source.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that reducing the share of nuclear energy in the EU's electricity production was a strategic mistake, given the bloc's lack of oil and gas production.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new strategy to accelerate the development of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), aiming to have the technology operational across Europe by the early 2030s.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that it was a 'strategic mistake' for Europe to turn away from civilian nuclear power, adding that Brussels would earmark 200 million euros for 'innovative nuclear technologies'.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Europe's reduction in nuclear energy was a 'strategic mistake', highlighting the continent's reliance on expensive and volatile fossil fuel imports.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticized the decision to reduce nuclear energy in the EU, calling it a strategic mistake and announcing a €200 million guarantee to support small modular reactors.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the decision to reduce the share of nuclear energy in the EU a 'strategic mistake' during the Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticized the EU's reduction in nuclear power, calling it a 'strategic mistake' and announced plans to develop small modular reactors.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was a 'strategic mistake', emphasizing the continent's dependence on expensive and volatile fossil fuel imports.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Europe's decision to reduce its nuclear energy sector was a 'strategic mistake', highlighting the bloc's reliance on imported fossil fuels and the need for a reliable, low-emission power source.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned the EU that turning away from nuclear energy was a 'strategic error', highlighting the bloc's dependence on imported fossil fuels.
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