“Becoming the world's first climate-neutral continent by 2050 is the greatest challenge and opportunity of our times” – these words were used by Ursula von der Leyen, the new President of the...
FORATOM chief on why Germany nuclear phase-out will hinder climate goals
While many countries are ramping up their nuclear capacity to meet emission targets, Germany has taken the opposite approach with a planned phase-out by 2022. Yves Desbazeille, director-general of...
FORATOM on Just Transition Fund
FORATOM participated in the European Commission’s “fast-track interservice consultation on the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan including a Just Transition Mechanism and the Just Transition Fund”....
Head Of IEA Says Nuclear Is Essential In Times Of Crisis
Fatih Birol said policymakers need to design markets that reward different energy sources. Firm generation capacity, including nuclear power, is a crucial element in ensuring a secure electricity...
European nuclear industry has a key role to play in boosting EU economy
Earlier this month, the European Commission published its long-awaited industrial strategy, which aims to drive Europe’s competitiveness and its strategic autonomy at a time of “moving geopolitical...
Green Deal facing delays due to coronavirus, EU admits
The European Commission is having to re-order its priorities in the face of the coronavirus crisis, with “non-essential” initiatives like the biodiversity strategy and the farm-to-fork strategy...
EU needs nuclear energy to achieve its industrial goals
The European Commission’s upcoming Industrial Strategy aims to help Europe’s industry tackle a series of challenges and prepare for the future. One important element will be ensuring that industry...
Good riddance to fossil fuels! VTT develops a Small Modular Reactor for district heating
VTT launched the Finnish development of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) intended for district heat production. The first phase of the project will involve the conceptual design of a nuclear power...