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Good discussion today during the fireside chat with Vincent Schryvers at “Powering a sovereign EU”. #NuclearEurope2026 One thing stood out clearly: EAGLES-300, the lead-cooled fast SMR the EAGLES Consortium currently develops and aims to commercialize, is not just about new technology. Fast reactors enable a closed fuel cycle and much more efficient use of nuclear materials. Beyond electricity, they can provide high-temperature heat that can support key industrial applications and help decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors. 💬 Vincent Schryvers: “Developing fast reactors is about more than innovation. It is about building long-term, reliable energy systems that strengthen Europe’s security of supply and industrial resilience.” With EAGLES-300, we are building reliable, flexible energy solutions in Europe, for Europe. Through strong European collaboration, we are strengthening security of supply and advancing a more sovereign energy system. 💪 Ansaldo Nucleare, ENEA & Regia Autonomă Tehnologii pentru Energia Nucleară. 👉 Learn more about the EAGLES project: https://www.eagles300.com #LeadForward #NUCLEAR #energy #safety #sustainability #innovation