The European Commission has taken a decisive step forward in the development of nuclear technologies with the adoption of the Work Programme for the Euratom Research and Training Programme2026–2027. By covering nuclear research and innovation, the Programme provides funding that complements Horizon Europe. The 2026–2027 Work Programme aims to strengthen the EU’s energy independence, competitiveness […]
Anniversary of the Chornobyl accident: Joint statement by Borrell and Simson
“Thirty-six years ago, the accident at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant led to one of the most horrific nuclear incidents in history. This long-lasting tragedy has had widespread consequences in Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, and in other parts of Europe, causing fatalities, human suffering, long-term health damage, food shortages, and polluting the environment. Some 350,000 people […]
Euratom: Optimised fuels for production of medical radioisotopes
The EU remains the major world operator of research reactors and supplier of medical radioisotopes. Low enriched uranium is key to ensure the secure supply of research reactors’ fuel and targets in compliance with the Euratom’s international commitments on non-proliferation. Previous Euratom work programmes (WP2014-2015 and WP2016-2017) already supported research on the safety of low […]