EU's reliance on fossil fuels seen as strategic disadvantage

Germany began phasing out nuclear power after 2011 Fukushima disaster

France seeks nuclear expansion, uranium supply diversification

The entry of the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) into its operational phase in 2026 marks a paradigm shift for the European industrial landscape. As the Union targets 10% domestic extraction, 40% processing, and 25% recycling of its strategic minerals by 2030, the continent is moving from strategic intent to industrial execution. In this context, France and Nordics cooperation on rare earths emerges as a strategic lever: by combining world-class geosciences, a modernized regulatory framework, and advanced refining capabilities, France offers Nordics a bankable pathway to turn raw materials resources into “EU‑ready” strategic products.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that France will increase its nuclear arsenal and, for the first time, allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries, in a new strategy aimed at strengthening Europe’s independence.

The Iranian Army's air defense system shot down another US F-15 fighter jet as part of Iran's response to the Zionist-American aggression.

Maud Brégeon, an engineer and energy expert, has been appointed France’s Deputy Minister for Energy. She supports nuclear power and the development of EPR reactors to secure energy supply and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.