Nuclear Energy

What it is, why it matters, and what’s at stake

The Challenge

Europe needs more energy.

As electricity demand rises and global competition intensifies, Europe faces a growing challenge: how to provide reliable, affordable, and clean energy while reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels.

Yet across much of Europe, nuclear energy has been restricted, phased out, or subjected to lengthy regulatory and political barriers despite being one of the safest and most reliable sources of electricity available.

Why It Matters

Reliable power for a competitive economy

Unlike weather-dependent energy sources, nuclear power provides electricity around the clock. Industry, manufacturing, data centres, and emerging technologies all depend on stable energy supplies.

Stable and predictable energy prices

Energy shocks hurt households, businesses, and economic growth. A larger nuclear fleet can help reduce exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets and geopolitical disruptions.

Greater energy security

Europe imports much of its energy. Nuclear power strengthens strategic autonomy by reducing dependence on external suppliers and increasing domestic energy production.

Low-carbon electricity

Nuclear power produces very low emissions while generating large amounts of electricity from a small physical footprint. It can complement renewable energy as part of a diversified energy mix.

The Bigger Picture

Europe’s energy policy is ultimately about competitiveness.

High energy costs, supply uncertainty, and dependence on imported fuels weaken Europe’s economy and limit its ability to compete with the United States and China.

A growing number of European leaders now recognise that turning away from nuclear power was a mistake. The challenge is no longer whether nuclear energy has a role to play, but whether Europe can afford to ignore one of its most reliable sources of electricity.

Nuclear energy is not a silver bullet. But a Europe that wants to remain prosperous, innovative, and strategically autonomous should not place unnecessary barriers in the way of its development.

Power to the People: Why Europe Needs Nuclear

David Briguglio Brown | May 6, 2026

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Our Position

We support policies that:

• Remove unnecessary barriers to nuclear development

• Accelerate permitting and approval processes

• Support investment in new nuclear technologies

• Treat nuclear energy fairly within EU energy policy

• Strengthen Europe’s energy security

• Ensure affordable and reliable electricity for households and industry

Europe should embrace all proven technologies that contribute to prosperity, competitiveness, and energy security.

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