In a written answer on 2 July 2026, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen reaffirmed the European Commission's support for nuclear energy as a strategic pillar of EU energy security and autonomy, responding to a question from ECR MEP Claudiu-Richard Târziu. Jørgensen highlighted that investments in nuclear power plants—both new builds and lifetime extensions—are already covered by the EU taxonomy under the Climate Delegated Act, and outlined ongoing measures to reduce dependence on Russian nuclear fuel.
The answer, which largely restated existing commitments rather than announcing new concrete proposals, pointed to the May 2025 Roadmap towards ending Russian energy imports, which includes trade measures on enriched uranium, restrictions on Euratom Supply Agency contracts with Russian suppliers, and targets for Member States to replace Russian nuclear fuels. Jørgensen noted that all EU operators of Soviet-design VVER reactors have now contracted with non-Russian fuel suppliers, with several reactors already operating on alternative fuels. The Commissioner also referenced recent Commission initiatives—AccelerateEU, the Small Modular Reactors strategy, and the Nuclear Illustrative Programme—as evidence of the EU's commitment to nuclear as a clean, reliable, and homegrown energy source.
The answer did not directly address the question of eliminating asymmetric restrictions on nuclear financing compared to renewables, nor did it propose new legislative or financial reforms to accelerate investment. Instead, it emphasised that existing frameworks already cover nuclear and that diversification efforts are underway. The response signals the Commission's continued policy orientation of supporting nuclear within the existing regulatory and financial architecture, without immediate plans for major legislative overhauls. Institutional follow-up is expected through the implementation of the May 2025 Roadmap and ongoing engagement with industry via the Euratom Supply Agency.