MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Impact of possible curb on exports of Russian uranium – E-001721/2024

Question for written answer  E-001721/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Thomas Pellerin-Carlin (S&D)

Several daily newspapers, including the Financial Times, have recently warned that Russia could curb exports of uranium. This act of retaliation from the country in response to the sanctions that the EU has imposed against it would direct affect the EU’s nuclear plants, many of which are still dependent on Russian supplies. With Russia accounting for about one third of the world’s uranium enrichment capacity and about 5 % of uranium mining, there is a real threat posed to the EU’s energy security here.

• 1.What did the Commission do before 22 February 2022 and what has it done since to anticipate this risk?
• 2.Has it looked at what the impact would be if this Russian supply were to be fully disrupted?
• 3.What will it do to reduce the EU’s dependence on Russia for sourcing products in the value chain of the civil nuclear industry?

Submitted: 16.9.2024