
- €241 billion in nuclear investments needed by 2050 to align with EU decarbonization and energy security strategies.
- Nuclear capacity projected to grow from 98 GW to 109 GW in base-case scenarios, and up to 144 GW with full project execution and life extensions.
- Future funding must include diverse public-private sources and de-risking instruments to support innovation in modular and fusion technologies
The European Commission has projected a need for €241 billion in nuclear investments by 2050 to deliver on EU Member States’ nuclear energy plans and achieve long-term energy decarbonization goals.

