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Sustainable Finance: FORATOM calls for relevant criteria to be applied equally to all technologies

19 June 2019 | Press Release

Press release Sustainable Finance: FORATOM calls for relevant criteria to be applied equally to all technologies Brussels, 19 June 2019: FORATOM welcomes the European Commission’s goal of creating a sustainable finance initiative which supports technologies that can...

IEA confirms nuclear energy is needed for clean energy transition

29 May 2019 | Press Release

Press release IEA confirms nuclear energy is needed for clean energy transition Brussels, 29 May 2019: The lack of further lifetime extensions of existing nuclear plants and new projects could threaten climate goals and security of energy supply, according to the...

LTOLTE of Nuclear Power Plants – the Pillar of Climate Credibility

27 May 2019 | Blog

News from Brussels LTOLTE of Nuclear Power Plants – the Pillar of Climate Credibility Alexandre Ferrafiat, FORATOM Legal & Economic Advisor Over recent months there have been loud and intense protests over climate change all around the world. This raises the...

Investing in low-carbon nuclear generates jobs and economic growth in Europe

25 April 2019 | Press Release

Press release Investing in low-carbon nuclear generates jobs and economic growth in Europe Brussels, 25 April 2019: The European nuclear industry currently sustains more than 1.1 million jobs in the EU and generates more than half a trillion euros in GDP according to...

FORATOM highlights need for investment in all low-carbon technologies to meet climate challenges

2 April 2019 | Press Release

Press release FORATOM highlights need for investment in all low-carbon technologies to meet climate challenges Brussels, 2 April 2019: The world is facing a major challenge – in order to prevent irreversible climate change, global warming needs to be kept below...

EU needs all low-carbon sources to achieve its 2050 decarbonisation goals

26 February 2019 | Press Release

Press release EU needs all low-carbon sources to achieve its 2050 decarbonisation goals Reflecting on how low-carbon technologies can help the European Union achieve its 2050 decarbonisation objectives and what the needs of the industrial sector are when it comes to...

Industry Group Foratom Highlights Benefits Of Nuclear For Europe

11 February 2019 | Newsfeed

Newsfeed Industry Group Foratom Highlights Benefits Of Nuclear For Europe Nuclear energy can help the European Union achieve a sustainable and low-carbon future while providing people with reliable and affordable electricity, the Brussels-based industry group Foratom...

EU needs nuclear energy to ensure a sustainable, low-carbon future

7 February 2019 | Press Release

Press release EU needs nuclear energy to ensure a sustainable, low-carbon future Brussels, 7 February 2019: Nuclear energy can help the European Union achieve a sustainable and low-carbon future while at the same time providing people with reliable and affordable...

FORATOM announces priorities for 2019: Climate change, sustainability and jobs

14 January 2019 | Press Release

Press release FORATOM announces priorities for 2019: Climate change, sustainability and jobs Brussels, 14 January 2019: FORATOM President Teodor Chirica and Director General Yves Desbazeille highlight the association’s priorities for 2019.2018 ended on a high for the...

EU confirms nuclear as backbone of 2050 carbon-free Europe

29 November 2018 | Press Release

Press release EU confirms nuclear as backbone of 2050 carbon-free Europe Brussels, 29 November 2018: The European Commission has confirmed that nuclear will form the backbone of a carbon-free European power system, together with renewables. With each Member State free...

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