The European Union intends to further develop nuclear power, according to a new strategy paper seen by Der Spiegel.
The policy would put it at odds with Germany which is in the middle of a transition to renewable energy sources.
The strategy paper stated that the E.U. aimed to defend its technological strength in this area and wants member states to cooperate more closely on research, development, financing and building innovative reactors, Der Spiegel reported. The E.U. aims to build smaller reactors and aims to have at least one operational by 2030.
The paper also contained proposals to enable more investment in nuclear power.
The strategy paper is reportedly the basis for the E.U.’s future nuclear policy and will be considered first by politicians responsible for energy union this Wednesday, and then in the European Parliament.