The European Commission announced the opening of an investigation regarding the state aid granted by Romania for the re-technologization of reactor 1 at the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant.

The European Commission (EC) has announced the opening of an investigation to assess the legality of the state aid provided by Romania for the modernization of reactor 1 at the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant. This investigation comes in the context of concerns regarding compliance with European rules on state aid and their impact on competition in the energy market.

The EC will analyze whether the aid granted is in accordance with European regulations and whether it negatively affects competition in the energy sector. The modernization of reactor 1 is considered essential for ensuring safe and efficient nuclear energy production in Romania. The EC's decision emphasizes the importance of transparency and compliance with European legislation in the field of state aid.