Press releases
Sustainable Finance Taxonomy: Experts publish opinions on nuclear
Brussels, 2 July 2021: FORATOM has taken note of the two expert opinions issued in relation to the assessment of nuclear under the taxonomy. Whilst the Article 31 experts of the Euratom Treaty confirm, overall, the conclusions of the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the...
Lifesaving nuclear medicine applications deserve better recognition and support at EU level
Brussels, 14 June 2021: Thanks to medical applications of nuclear technology, Europe’s citizens have access to diagnostic and lifesaving treatment. That is why the European Union – in line with its Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan – should promote new research reactor...
Low-carbon investment policy framework and planning are critical to achieve climate neutrality
Brussels, 18 May 2021: Investment policy planning for low-carbon technologies such as nuclear power is critical for driving investments in technologies which will help achieve the climate neutrality goals embedded in the European Green Deal. According to the latest...
Global Nuclear Industry Open Letter: Net Zero Needs Nuclear
Last month, world leaders met to stress the need for urgent actions to address climate change. The Leaders Summit on Climate Change—and the commitments discussed—occurred against a daunting backdrop: economies around the world have less than thirty years to cut...
A strong European industry needs a stable supply of low-carbon energy
Brussels, 5 May 2021: FORATOM welcomes the updated 2020 Industrial Strategy published today by the European Commission, in particular its focus on innovation, competition and Europe’s potential to lead the green transition. The European nuclear sector has a key role...