The global nuclear industry awaits decisive milestones from Rooppur to Onkalo in 2026

The global nuclear industry enters 2026 with the ambition of translating its commitments into concrete projects. Several major milestones are expected during the year, from the first grid connection at Bangladesh's Rooppur plant to the opening of the Onkalo geological repository in Finland. Private financing is emerging as a structural factor, following notable developments in Poland and the United Kingdom. In this context, coordination gaps at the European level remain significant, as highlighted by the European Court of Auditors' criticism of the EU's lack of an international nuclear strategy.