MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Facilitating the financing of nuclear power in the EU – E-001825/2024

Question for written answer  E-001825/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Beatrice Timgren (ECR)

While the EU taxonomy for sustainable activities includes nuclear power plants, it does not cover the entire nuclear fuel cycle. This omission is hindering the full potential of nuclear energy to provide affordable, fossil-free electricity and address energy security. It raises concerns about the Commission’s actual commitment to facilitating the financing and development of nuclear power as a key energy source.

In light of this:

• 1.Does the Commission intend to expand the current taxonomy to include the entire nuclear fuel cycle? If so, how will it encompass activities such as mining, processing, enrichment, fuel fabrication, spent fuel management and reprocessing to ensure a comprehensive approach to viable nuclear energy investment?
• 2.What measures will the Commission take to ensure a level playing field for all energy sources within the taxonomy framework, addressing potential biases created by EU regulation?

Submitted: 26.9.2024