Press releases
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...
Achieving an affordable low-carbon Europe thanks to nuclear-based hydrogen
Brussels, 4 May 2021: According to a FORATOM position paper released today, nuclear provides a perfect solution for the generation of large quantities of low-carbon and affordable hydrogen. This will be key as Europe aims to transform all parts of its economy –...
FORATOM welcomes agreement on EU Climate Law ahead of Biden Summit
Brussels, 22 April 2021: FORATOM welcomes the EU’s provisional agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% in 2030. This shows that, at least on paper, the EU is serious about tackling climate change. “Reducing CO2 emissions is essential if the EU is to meet...