EU leader von der Leyen calls nuclear phase-out a strategic mistake, announces new expansion strategy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the European Union's decision to reduce nuclear power was a strategic error. She announced a new EU strategy to expand nuclear energy, including support for new reactor construction and research into advanced nuclear technologies. This policy shift represents a significant reversal in the EU's energy approach as it seeks to enhance energy security and reduce dependence on external suppliers.