Government likely to approve new Temelín reactors next year

The Czech government is expected to decide next year on building new nuclear units at Temelín, with a positive outcome likely, Industry Minister Karel Havlíček (ANO) said. He described the project as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s energy security. Havlíček stressed that Czechia’s future energy mix will combine nuclear power, renewables, and traditional sources such as gas and coal. Alongside planned expansion at Dukovany, the government is also considering small modular reactors. He added that stronger state guarantees will be needed to attract investment, as energy projects increasingly depend on long-term price stability and security concerns.