The message that it’s time for Greece to explore “the potential of nuclear energy” was sent by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis from the Nuclear Energy Summit and its civilian use, with the participation of representatives from 41 countries from around the world and many international organizations taking place in Paris.
“Greece is not a nuclear country, we have explored the possibility, however it was always a bit expensive from what we were looking at,” Kyriakos Mitsotakis noted characteristically. “We had access to lignite. In recent years we have invested in renewable energy sources. Today, more than half comes from solar and wind energy. We have strengthened our energy security,” the Prime Minister added.
“Europe unfortunately turned away from nuclear energy and this was one of our biggest strategic mistakes,” Mr. Mitsotakis emphasized. Additionally, the Prime Minister noted that “nuclear energy is making a comeback” and that “the time has come for my country too to explore the possibility of utilizing it.” Furthermore, the Prime Minister mentioned that an interministerial committee is in the “works” that will examine the possibility of utilizing small reactors and explained “no matter how much we expand renewable energy sources, we will always need predictable power for the long term. We need to have an honest discussion. A renaissance is needed.”
“We are ready to write a new chapter,” Mr. Mitsotakis underlined and emphasized in closing his speech that “in times of great upheaval, nuclear energy should become part of the solution.”
