Press releases
Canadian and European nuclear industries partner to promote clean energy and new nuclear
The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) and the European Atomic Forum (FORATOM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in nuclear and promote clean, innovative and advanced nuclear technologies. This agreement will strengthen both associations’...
IEA & NEA report confirms nuclear as the most affordable dispatchable source of low-carbon electricity
Brussels, 9 December 2020: FORATOM welcomes the conclusions of the latest IEA and OECD NEA report entitled ‘Projected Costs of Generating Electricity 2020’. According to the report, nuclear remains the most dispatchable low-carbon technology with the lowest expected...
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...