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The nuclear option: Atomic energy could offer Europe hope, say analysts — but it won't be easy

CNBC · May 4, 2026, 5:00 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route, has exposed which nations are most exposed to disrupted energy imports.

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The nuclear option: Atomic energy could offer Europe hope, say analysts — but it won't be easy

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