Slovakia Buys Remaining 49% of JESS, Paving Way for New Bohunice Reactor

Slovakia's government approved the purchase of the remaining 49% stake in JESS (a joint venture with Czech utility ČEZ) for €189.4 million, making the state the sole owner. This move is a prerequisite for advancing a new nuclear reactor at the Bohunice site, signaling a strategic consolidation of national energy infrastructure. The deal's completion and subsequent reactor construction timeline remain uncertain, but it underscores Slovakia's commitment to nuclear power for energy security.