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Electrification push from Brussels reinforces the role of nuclear energy
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Fusion42 · 17 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
The European Commission's Electrification Action Plan designates nuclear energy as strategic infrastructure for low-carbon electricity supply, committing to extend existing reactor lifetimes and streamline licensing procedures for new builds including Small Modular Reactors.
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If you build Small Modular Reactors or nuclear components, Brussels just removed a regulatory bottleneck - the EU is now actively streamlining licensing to accelerate deployments across 12 member states. Your customer is no longer waiting for permission; they're waiting for supply.
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