The European Commission has approved a draft of an amendment to a government decree on the groundwork for the construction of two new units at the Paks nuclear power station in Hungary, János Süli,...
Advanced Reactors / Design And Deployment Pose Challenges, Says IAEA
Advanced nuclear power reactor designs, including small modular reactors, can play a crucial role in increasing access to electricity while minimising greenhouse gas emissions, but their design and...
Timmermans promises green recovery to EU lawmakers
The European Commission’s Green Deal chief, Frans Timmermans, assured EU lawmakers on Tuesday (21 April) that “every euro” spent on economic recovery measures after the COVID-19 crisis would be...
Europe needs nuclear energy, says new Foratom president
"It is important to ensure that nuclear energy is treated on an equal footing with other low-carbon energy sources by EU decision makers," says Esa Hyvärinen, the new president of Brussels-based...
European Parliament 101: an informed User’s Guide
Sophie Dayraut, FORATOM Communications Officer Since the 9th legislature of the European Parliament (EP) took its seat on 2 July 2019, FORATOM has been deep diving into its intricacies. Not only is...
Sustainable finance: Council adopts a unified EU classification system
The EU is putting in place a common classification system to encourage private investment in sustainable growth and contribute to a climate neutral economy. The Council today adopted a regulation...
Excavation works for the first deposition tunnels starts
Excavation works have started in the ONKALO® final disposal facility for spent nuclear fuel. Lasting around two years, the works will continue the excavation of the central tunnels and build the...
The Choice of Belgium and its Consequences for Climate, Employment and Prices
Serge Dauby, Managing Director, Belgian Nuclear Forum Matthias Meersschaert, Public Affairs & Public Relations Manager, Belgian Nuclear Forum In 2003, the Belgian government decided to fully...