Reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was 'strategic mistake', EU chief says - Reuters
Reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was 'strategic mistake', EU chief says Reuters
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"Reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was a strategic mistake."
— EU chief , Executive
"This reduction in the share of nuclear was a choice, I believe that it was a strategic mistake for Europe to turn its back on a reliable, affordable source of low-emissions power."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"We see a global revival of nuclear energy. And Europe wants to be part of it."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"We want this new technology to be operational by the early 2030s."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"Soaring energy prices caused by the war in the Middle East were a stark reminder of Europe’s vulnerability as an importer of fossil fuels."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"It was a strategic mistake for Europe to turn its back on a reliable, affordable source of low-emission power."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"It was a strategic mistake for Europe to turn its back on a reliable, affordable source of low-emission power."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"Nuclear power is key to reconciling both independence -- and thus energy sovereignty -- with decarbonisation, and thus carbon neutrality."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"This reduction in the share of nuclear was a choice, I believe that it was a strategic mistake for Europe to turn its back on a reliable, affordable source of low-emissions power."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"We see a global revival of nuclear energy. And Europe wants to be part of it."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"Decision to reduce nuclear energy in the EU was a 'strategic mistake'."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"This reduction in the share of nuclear power was a choice. I believe it was a strategic mistake for Europe to turn its back on a reliable, affordable, low-emission energy source."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"We are witnessing a global return to nuclear power. And Europe wants to be part of it."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"Our goal is simple: we want this new technology to be operational in Europe by the early 2030s."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"This reduction in the share of nuclear was a choice. I believe that it was a strategic mistake for Europe to turn its back on a reliable, affordable source of low-emissions power."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"Cleaner, safer electricity from wind and sun is cheaper, has long been driving the energy transition, and produces no radioactive waste."
— Carsten Schneider , Politician
"We need to cooperate internationally to make progress on this issue, to diversify our supply sources."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"Turning away from nuclear power meant losing a reliable, low-carbon, and cost-effective source of electricity."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
Key People
Carsten Schneider is Germany's Environment Minister.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
The head of the European Union who oversees its various policy directives.
Ursula von der Leyen is the president of the European Commission.
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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 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 warned the EU that turning away from nuclear energy was a 'strategic error', highlighting the bloc's dependence on imported fossil fuels.
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 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'.
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