The European Court of Justice's advocate-general says Austria's appeal relating to the legality of Hungary's state aid for the Paks II nuclear power project should be upheld by the court.

As South Africa takes the helm of the G20 Presidency in 2025, there is widespread curiosity about the nation’s agenda and whether nuclear energy will feature prominently in these critical discussions, writes Princess Mthombeni. With the theme "Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability", South Africa is poised to address global challenges, but the question remains: will nuclear energy’s potential to support sustainable development and energy transitions be part of the conversation?

Legislation has been introduced in the parliament of Nova Scotia calling for the end of a ban on uranium exploration and mining in the Canadian province. However, if passed, it would only allow government research on uranium resources within the province.

Ahead of a National Energy Policy Council meeting to discuss whether or not to complete the Angra 3 unit, the president of Eletronuclear, Raul Lycurgo, set out what he sees as the wider benefits to Brazil's economy of the project.

The Plenary Session of the Spanish Congress has approved a proposal calling for the government to implement a series of measures that would reverse the country's decision to phase out nuclear power. Under current plans, Spain's power reactors are all scheduled to shut by 2035.

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright's first executive order outlines the initial actions the Department of Energy will take under his leadership - including the rapid deployment of next-generation nuclear technology, and a comprehensive review of the department's R&D.

Belgium's new coalition government has announced plans to continue operating two of the country's reactors for an additional 10 years beyond the 10-year extension already agreed - and said it aims to construct new reactors.

New US President Donald Trump has declared a national energy emergency, announced the country's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, and named cabinet-level appointees including new heads of the Department of Energy and the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The USA is finalising the necessary steps to remove long-standing regulations that have prevented civil nuclear cooperation between India's leading nuclear entities and US companies, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said.