Minister rules out investment in nuclear energy

Tuesday, 10 March 2026RSS
Minister rules out investment in nuclear energy
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Maria da Graça Carvalho explains that the commitment makes sense in countries, particularly in central Europe, “that have less sun, will have less wind, less hydroelectric power and, therefore, have lower renewable potential.”

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Who is Maria da Graça Carvalho?
  • 2026: Minister of Environment and Energy
  • Party: Social Democratic Party (PSD), Partido Social Democrata
  • Politician, mechanical engineer, academic

Maria da Graça Carvalho, the Energy Minister, is a Portuguese engineer and politician affiliated with the Social Democratic Party (PSD) who has served as a Member of the European Parliament and held government roles connected to science and higher education policy. Her work on research and EU policy can affect funding and regulation that matter to professionals and students living in Portugal.

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