The European Commission is supporting nuclear energy as a means to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, particularly through the deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) by the early 2030s. While some EU countries embrace this nuclear renaissance, others, like Austria and Ireland, oppose it due to environmental concerns. Key figures, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, argue for a return to nuclear energy, citing past mistakes in energy policy. The strategy includes financial backing for innovative nuclear technologies, but environmental groups express skepticism about the risks and inefficiencies of nuclear energy compared to renewables. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)