Romania: EC opens in-depth investigation into Romanian state aid for (…)

April 17, 2026

EC opens in-depth investigation into Romanian state aid for nuclear reactor refurbishment
Apr 17, 2026

EC opens in-depth investigation into Romanian state aid for nuclear reactor refurbishment.

The European Commission (EC) announced that it opened an in-depth investigation into Romania’s planned state aid for the refurbishment of Unit 1 (…)

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