After years of preparation, Poland has entered the licensing phase for its first nuclear power plant. At the end of March, it submitted a comprehensive construction permit application for three American reactors.
Hungary's energy sector stands at a crossroads. The new government of Péter Magyar is reassessing the Paks II nuclear project and its dependence on Russia's Rosatom.
Lithium mining at Cínovec offers a strategic opportunity for Czech industry. But mining alone will not be enough.
Chinese companies even run factory canteens, while Hungarian firms have largely been left with low-value-added activities.