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Germany greenlights controversial joint French-Russian nuclear project
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Fusion42 · 22 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Germany has approved a joint French-Rosatom venture to produce nuclear fuel rods at Framatome's facility in Lingen, despite security concerns from German politicians and the Greens who fear Russian espionage and sabotage. Rosatom remains exempt from EU sanctions, and the approval includes restrictions on Russian personnel access and a review clause if new security risks emerge.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy Storage, and 4 sources have reported it between 22 Jul 2026 and 27 Jul 2026.
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If you supply nuclear fuel, cooling systems, or inspection equipment to European reactors, you now compete with a Russian state agency operating inside Germany with limited oversight. The exemption means Rosatom can undercut on price and lock in customers across ex-Soviet states before Western alternatives scale.
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4 sources · first reported 22 Jul 2026 · latest 27 Jul 2026
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