Recent power outages in Spain and Portugal have reignited a debate that many thought had been settled: the role of nuclear energy in the continent's future. This is far from an isolated incident. Driven by the pressing challenges of climate change, ideological clashes, economic interests, energy uncertainty, and the dependence on Russian gas, Europe is witnessing a nuclear revival unmatched since the 1970s. The International Energy Agency forecasts that nuclear power generation will hit a historic high by 2025, with over a dozen projects advancing or being planned across various regions of the European Union. Although the European Commission views nuclear technology as essential for achieving climate neutrality by 2050, significant hurdles remain: the unresolved management of radioactive waste, escalating costs, and an energy sovereignty that is often less than absolute.

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