Press releases
EU education & training policy must support nuclear skills
Brussels, 29 September 2020: In order to ensure that the European nuclear industry can continue to provide both vital medical diagnosis and treatment, as well as low-carbon energy, it needs people with the right skills. According to a new position paper issued by...
EU Court confirms Hinkley Point State Aid legally valid
Brussels, 23 September 2020: FORATOM welcomes the European Court of Justice’s ruling that the subsidies granted by the UK to Hinkley Point C are in line with EU rules. This ruling comes after Austria – renowned for its anti-nuclear stance – took the European...
FORATOM underlines key role of nuclear in achieving ambitious climate targets
Brussels, 16 September 2020: FORATOM welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to increase its 2030 CO2 emission reduction target to at least 55%. This is essential if the EU is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The nuclear sector stands ready to play its part...
FORATOM welcomes improvements in hydrogen categorisation
Brussels, 9 July 2020: FORATOM has taken note of the two strategies released yesterday in relation to smart sector integration and hydrogen. The Association welcomes the addition of a ‘low-carbon hydrogen’ category but its usage should not be limited to the short and...
Commission mandates JRC for nuclear assessment under taxonomy
Brussels, 3 July 2020: FORATOM welcomes the European Commission’s decision to appoint the Joint Research Centre (JRC) as the group of experts which will assess nuclear under the sustainable finance taxonomy. In its communication on this issue, the Commission has made...