France-based innovative reactor developer Newcleo has officially initiated its safeguards-by-design engagement with Euratom, the regulatory body overseeing nuclear safeguards within the European Union, for its lead-cooled fast reactor.
 

The planned public support for Poland's first nuclear power plant complies with EU rules on state aid, the European Commission has concluded.
 

As public hearings are held on the project to build Kazakhstan's second nuclear power plant, the country is also looking to broaden its energy partnerships with the European Union into new areas including the nuclear sector. Meanwhile, Russian and Kazakh entities have confirmed their intention to work together to build a multipurpose research reactor and laboratory complex.
 

The Czech Republic, which already has European Commission approval for its financing plan for one new unit at Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant, has now formally sought approval for similar state support for the second new unit, which is part of the country's expanded new nuclear plans.
 

The European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors has adopted its first Strategic Action Plan, outlining ten specific and targeted actions to deliver over the next five years.
 

The European Union's General Court has dismissed Austria's attempt to annul the European Commission's inclusion of certain gas and nuclear activities in its list of officially approved "green" investments.
 

The European Court of Justice has backed Austria's appeal against Hungary's state aid for the construction of the Paks II nuclear power plant and said the European Commission "should have ascertained" whether the direct award of a contract "complies with EU public procurement rules".
 

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development says two VVER-440 pressurised water reactors have been successfully removed and dismantled at Slovakia’s Bohunice Nuclear Power Plant, marking the end of the decommissioning project.

The European Commission is to invest EUR202 million (USD236 million) in the IFMIF-DONES particle accelerator located in Granada, Spain, covering about 25% of the project's cost. The facility will test materials to be used in fusion power plants.

Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe has officially notified the European Commission about its investment project involving Poland's first nuclear power plant, in accordance with its obligations under the Euratom Treaty.

Four European nuclear technology organisations have launched the Eagles Consortium to develop and commercialise the EAGLES-300 next-generation lead-cooled small modular reactor with the aim of delivering a first demonstration by 2035.

The European Commission has assessed that lifetime extensions and new large-scale reactors planned by member states will need investment of EUR241 billion (USD279 billion) by 2050 - with more needed for small modular reactors and advanced modular reactors.