The European Commission has proposed allowing nuclear energy to be eligible for funding under the EU’s next long-term budget for 2028–2034, which totals €2tn and includes €865bn for National and Regional Partnership Plans. The move would mark a significant policy shift and has already triggered opposition from some member states, including Germany.
Under the proposal, nuclear power — specifically new fission capacity — could be financed through National and Regional Partnership Plans. Currently, EU rules exclude the construction of conventional nuclear power plants from regional development funds, although limited support is available for nuclear research and the decommissioning of old reactors.
In addition, the Commission plans to allocate €29.9bn for cross-border energy infrastructure projects (Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) - Energy), i.e., a fivefold increase compared to the current budget. The proposal will now undergo extensive negotiations among EU member states, all of which must approve the final version.
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