c/nuclear · by spitard@jlai.lu · 152d

Reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was 'strategic mistake', EU chief says

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/reducing-nuclear-energy-strategic-mistake-eu-chief-says-2026-03-10/

EU's reliance on fossil fuels seen as strategic disadvantage

Germany began phasing out nuclear power after 2011 Fukushima disaster

France seeks nuclear expansion, uranium supply diversification

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WoodScientist@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 152d (1 reply)

I disagree. I think the conflict in Ukraine conclusively shows that every nuclear power plant is a titanic strategic liability in a real war.

spitard@jlai.lu · 0 pts · 152d

Do you really want to debate nuclear power here? That said, there’s an undeniable shift in public opinion—just look at Merz, the recent polls in Japan, and even Von der Leyen’s stance.