The nuclear industry’s performance during the coronavirus pandemic is evidence that nuclear energy is needed for security of supply and cannot be disregarded by the European Union as it moves towards its 2050 net-zero emissions targets, a representative of the Brussels-based nuclear industry group Foratom has said.

In an interview with Poland-based Biznes Alert, Witold Strzelecki said nuclear power plants have confirmed their flexibility and strong resistance to crises. “Power generation continued without a single interruption and was never at risk, which means EU energy security was also safe,” he said.