Re-Approaching EU’s Energy Policy: The Vital Role of Nuclear Power

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Published: Dec 31, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/hapscpbs.36690
Keywords:
nuclear energy sustainability diversification of sources energy autonomy SMRs waste management
Eirini Korda
Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus, Greece.
Abstract

The energy cut-down that followed the Russo-Ukrainian war is the main cause of the recent skyrocketing gas prices, which are jeopardizing the stability of the EU’s internal energy market. Hence, the diversification of energy sources has become a major priority. In this context, nuclear power must be reconsidered as a reliable alternative energy source which can lead to the partial independence of the EU. The upper goal of energy security can only be achieved if the EU relies on an energy source, such as nuclear, that ensures availability, reliability, affordability, and sustainability – all, at once. This policy brief outlines the importance of nuclear energy as a key factor for the EU’s energy future and proposes measures that can be implemented to achieve a nuclear and green transition.

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