On 27 January 2026, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) convened policymakers, industry leaders, and investors at the European Parliament for the high-level public hearing event “Fusion Energy in Europe: Call for Action.” The event marked a decisive moment for Europe’s fusion community, as political attention converged with growing industrial readiness.
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) welcomed the successful conclusion of the European Parliament hearing “Fusion Energy in Europe: Call for Action,” held in Brussels. The high-level event brought together European policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and innovators to examine how Europe can translate growing political momentum behind fusion energy into a concrete industrial opportunity.
The Fusion Industry Association’s feedback to the European Commission regarding the Advanced Materials Act welcomes the opportunity to work in partnership with the EU on achieving strategic autonomy on advanced materials. For progress to continue, the FIA calls on the European Commission to initiate a European Fusion Materials Roadmap, developed in tandem with the Advanced Materials Act.
Prioritisation of strategic research, innovation, and pilot-scale production, including for advanced steels and other advanced alloys.
Strengthening of EU production capabilities for high-purity copper, superconductors, ceramics, and composite materials critical to fusion systems.
Support for qualification pipelines for irradiation-resistant composites and structural materials.
Establishing regulatory and testing frameworks that shorten time-to-market for advanced alloys in fusion-adjacent applications.
Enhancing digital design capabilities, including modelling, simulation, and data infrastructure for materials under extreme conditions.
Enabling regulatory sandboxes supporting the safe testing of novel materials.
To maximise impact, further attention could be given to ensuring long-term dedicated funding and effective coordination across Member States.
Strong support for pilot and demonstration infrastructures, skills development will be essential to translate innovation into large-scale industrial deployment.
Promoting circularity and recycling pathways for high-purity metals and fusion-relevant materials, in line with the Act’s sustainability objectives.
Alongside the Advanced Materials Act, a dedicated fusion roadmap is needed to ensure that advanced materials continue to develop, making fusion a closer reality.
We look forward to continuing working with leaders at the European Union and other partners to accelerate deployment.
On 27 January 2026, the Fusion Industry Association is supporting the European Parliament in convening a high-level event, “Fusion Energy in Europe: Call for Action,” taking place from 15:00 to 17:00 at the ANTALL Building, Room 6Q1, European Parliament in Brussels.
Following the U.S. Department of Energy’s recent reorganization to create a dedicated Office of Fusion, Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced a bill to codify the Office of Fusion on December 11. The legislation would cement the dedicated office to prioritize energy production, enhance American energy security, and promote U.S. leadership in fusion. On December 15, Representatives Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.), Don Beyer (D-Virginia), and Lori Trahan (D-Mass.) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) submitted its response to the European Commission’s consultation on the update and simplification of the EU Taxonomy Environmental Delegated Act, calling for fusion energy to be recognized as a separate, eligible clean-technology sub-category within the framework.
The FIA’s letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright provides an outline of fusion priorities for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget request. In order for the U.S. to win the fusion race, it must adequately resource government programs and partnerships dedicated to commercially-relevant R&D and the deployment of fusion power.
In their recent reorganization on November 20, the U.S. Department of Energy created an Office of Fusion. The FIA has advocated for restoring the Office of Fusion Energy, led by an Assistant Secretary of Energy, to support a wide range of viable fusion commercialization approaches and to address challenges beyond fundamental science. Fusion energy represents one of the most transformative opportunities to secure America’s, and the world’s, energy future; separating fusion from the Office of Science sends an unmistakable signal that the United States is serious about leading the global fusion energy race.
On November 4th, Japan’s recently elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, designated fusion energy as one of 17 strategic fields for the country. This designation will “advance a growth strategy” for the sector, and is aimed to enhance supply capacity.
A one-time $10 billion injection of U.S. public capital into efforts and partnerships with the private fusion industry would accelerate the path toward commercialization…but how exactly should this $10 billion be allocated? In a new one-pager, the FIA breaks down exactly how this allotment should be used.