Press releases
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...
Climate Leaders need nuclear energy to achieve net zero
This press statement is issued jointly by Canadian Nuclear Association, FORATOM, Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Nuclear Energy Institute, Nuclear Industry Association and World Nuclear Association. World leaders will meet on April 22 and 23, at the invitation of US...
Commission confirms plans for nuclear Delegated Act
Brussels, 21 April 2021: FORATOM has taken note of the Commission’s plans to include nuclear under a complementary Delegated Act. According to the communication, released today, this DA will be consistent with the conclusions of the Joint Research Centre’s report -...
Nuclear recognised as not causing significant harm by JRC
Brussels, 29 March 2021: According to the Joint Research Centre’s assessment of nuclear under the taxonomy, leaked to the press last week, nuclear does not cause more harm to human health nor the environment than any other power-producing technology which is...