Press releases
Positive signal for future nuclear investments in EU
Brussels, 12 July 2018: FORATOM, the voice of the European nuclear energy industry, welcomes the decision of the General Court of the European Union (EU) to dismiss Austria’s complaint, supported by Luxembourg, against the European Commission’s (EC) state aid approval...
Nuclear Long-Term Operation will help Europe meet its climate goals
Brussels, 20 June 2018: FORATOM, the voice of the European nuclear energy industry, called on the European Commission and other EU institutions to recognise and reward the long-term operation (LTO) of nuclear reactors given its role in meeting Europe’s long-term...
FORATOM outlines flexible nuclear solution to intermittent renewable challenge
Brussels, 7 May 2018: FORATOM has today outlined how flexible nuclear power plants are the best partners for variable renewable energy sources. This will help Europe achieve its two main goals: ensuring security of energy supplies whilst at the same time reducing its...
EU ETS: more must be done to decarbonise Europe’s economy
On 27 February, the revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for its next phase (2021-2030) has been approved by the Council of the European Union. FORATOM welcomes the reform as it strengthens the functioning of the system. At the same time, more should...
FORATOM welcomes new President, Dr Teodor Chirica
FORATOM is pleased to announce that Dr Teodor Chirica has been appointed by the association’s General Assembly as FORATOM President for a two-year period starting on 1 January 2018. Furthermore, Mr Esa Hyvärinen, Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations at Fortum,...