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U.S. Lifts Sanctions, Boosts Hungary's Nuclear Expansion Plans

7/1/2025

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Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó celebrated the U.S. lifting sanctions on the Paks nuclear power plant expansion, paving the way for construction to restart. This change, attributed to President Trump, is crucial for Hungary's energy independence, as the project, spearheaded by Russia's Rosatom, can now move forward without hindrance.

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Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó celebrated the U.S. lifting sanctions on the Paks nuclear power plant expansion, paving the way for construction to restart. This change, attributed to President Trump, is crucial for Hungary's energy independence, as the project, spearheaded by Russia's Rosatom, can now move forward without hindrance.