A holistic EU-wide regulatory approach is needed: Eurelectric calls for the EU tofacilitate power generation technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs)through a holistic EU-wide approach. SMR technology has the potential forcomparatively short construction lead-times through a high degree ofstandardisation and modular construction of prefabricated SMR unitsPotential role of SMRs in the future power mix: SMRs can be an option to replaceexisting coa-fired power plants and decommissioned nuclear stations, reutilisingexisting sites and infrastructure as well as contributing to district heating solutionsThis allows the EU to consider Member States' different starting points in their netzero efforts and recognise the full discretion of their future decarbonised powergeneration mix. The greatest environmental benefits of using SMRs for heatingpurposes can be achieved in systems based on fossil fuels that do not meet thedefinition of an effective heating system.Contribution to flexibility and industrial decarbonisation: Carbon-free electricitygenerafion such as SMRs can support decarbonisation and facilitate the integrationof ever-increasing shares of variable renewables in the power system. n the future.SMRs could complementvariable renewable sources, enhancing efficiency andimproving reliability of power supply, and provide ancillary services to ensurestable power system operations with resilience to disturbances. By providinglarge-scale decarbonised baseload volumes, SMRs can contribute to industrialdecarbonisation and competitiveness.A European supply chain: A competitive European supply chain of technologies,components and the competences to implement SMRs must be encouraged. Thiswould support EU strategic sovereignty and create possible competitiveadvantages that come with innovative new nuclear A competitive marketplace forSMRs enables both more cost-effective build-out and market opportunities.Between EU Member States that focus on SMRs and nuclear, both nuclear-specificand non-nuclear specific SMR parts and components can be standardised andthere can be collaboration between regulators. Moreover, SMR licencing may beharmonised through collaboration between national nuclear safety authorities.