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EU chief says turning away from nuclear energy was 'a strategic mistake'

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BUSINESS © FRANCE 24 07:11 Issued on: 10/03/2026 - 22:57

Play (07:11 min) From the show Reading time 1 min As the Iran war continues to disrupt oil supplies from the Middle East, Paris hosted a summit aiming to boost the use of civilian nuclear energy. Announcing a plan to provide a €200 million guarantee for innovative nuclear technologies, European Commission President Usrula von der Leyen said it was a strategic mistake for the continent to reduce the share of nuclear power in its energy mix.

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