Hungarian NPP. Rosatom has started pouring the first concrete for the foundation of the reactor building at Unit 5 of the Paks II NPP (Hungary). This milestone marks the nuclear facility’s transition to the “under construction” status in accordance with the IAEA standards. Paks II will be the first nuclear power plant in the European Union featuring Russian-designed Generation III+ VVER-1200 reactors. Addressing the ceremony guests, Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev emphasized: “For Hungary, Paks II is undoubtedly a strategic step that will bring the country a range of fundamental advantages and serve as a driver for the national economy. For Rosatom, this project is further proof of its leadership position in the nuclear industry and a contribution to the development of Russian industry.” “Thanks to Paks II, Hungary will be able to independently produce up to 70% of the electricity the country needs,” said Péter Szijjártó, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.