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CJEU Overturns Hungary's Nuclear Aid Amid Competition Concerns

9/11/2025

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The CJEU annulled the EU Commission's approval of state aid for Hungary's Paks II nuclear power plant, siding with Austria.
The court found the Commission did not evaluate compliance with EU public procurement rules regarding Rosatom's direct award.
Austria claimed the aid would distort competition and increase reliance on risky nuclear technology.
Hungary intends to proceed with the project, asserting no legal barriers exist.
Greenpeace called the ruling a major regulatory failure, urging the EU to withdraw Paks II subsidies.

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The CJEU annulled the EU Commission's approval of state aid for Hungary's Paks II nuclear power plant, siding with Austria.
The court found the Commission did not evaluate compliance with EU public procurement rules regarding Rosatom's direct award.
Austria claimed the aid would distort competition and increase reliance on risky nuclear technology.
Hungary intends to proceed with the project, asserting no legal barriers exist.
Greenpeace called the ruling a major regulatory failure, urging the EU to withdraw Paks II subsidies.