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Speech by President von der Leyen at the Nuclear Energy Summit

· Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (European Union)

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· Ursula von der Leyen Wiki · European Commission WikiSpeech by President von der Leyen at the Nuclear Energy Summit

ContextSpeech at the Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels, hosted by Belgium's Prime Minister and the IAEA; the European Commission proposes EU policies and seeks secure low-carbon energy.

Why it mattersVon der Leyen backs extending existing nuclear plants and new reactor technologies.

Problems raised
  1. Climate challenge is urgent.
  2. Views on nuclear differ.
  3. Low-emission power is needed.
Solutions proposed
  1. Invest now for climate neutrality.
  2. Extend lifetimes of existing plants safely.
  3. Innovate in nuclear technologies.
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