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European Commission Warns Against Early Closure Of Nuclear Plants As It Details Measures To Combat Energy Crisis

By Nigel Davies
22 April 2026

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European Commission Warns Against Early Closure Of Nuclear Plants As It Details Measures To Combat Energy Crisis
The European Commission said nuclear energy is an important component of decarbonisation, industrial competitiveness, and security of supply strategies. Courtesy ČEZ.
The EU has warned member countries against the early closure of nuclear power plants as it unveiled measures aimed at alleviating the impact of an energy crisis caused by the conflict in Iran and reducing the economic bloc’s long-term fossil fuel dependency.

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