FIA Participates in White House Summit: Marking Two Years of the Bold Decadal Vision for Commercial Fusion 
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FIA Participates in White House Summit: Marking Two Years of the Bold Decadal Vision for Commercial Fusion 

On June 6, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) joined the White House and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the White House Summit: Marking Two Years of the Bold Decadal Vision for Commercial Fusion to provide updates on the path to commercialization and discuss remaining challenges and strategies for greater collaboration between public and private sectors.

FIA Provides Recommendations for Euratom Research and Training Programme
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FIA Provides Recommendations for Euratom Research and Training Programme

The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) welcomes the opportunity to provide comments to the Euratom Research and Training Programme, which aims to foster fusion energy development and contribute to the European Research Roadmap to the Realisation of Fusion Energy. The programme is calling for input regarding a substantial reorganisation that will support a shift from purely academic research to technical questions surrounding the design, building, and operation of future fusion facilities.

UK Department for Energy and Net Zero Publishes Scoping Consultation for Fusion Facility Planning Process
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UK Department for Energy and Net Zero Publishes Scoping Consultation for Fusion Facility Planning Process

The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published a scoping consultation on National Policy Statement EN8 – the policy statement which will guide the process for fusion facilities in the UK. Following the Energy Act 2023 confirmation that fusion facilities will be regulated separately from fission in the UK, the Fusion Energy NPS will provide further clarity on the fusion planning process for developers and communities – an important step in the development of the UK’s fusion sector.

European Commission on  “The EU Blueprint for Fusion Energy”
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European Commission on “The EU Blueprint for Fusion Energy”

The European Commission hosted an event on April 23 in Strasbourg focused on “The EU Blueprint for Fusion Energy” with participation by FIA EU Director Cyrille Mai Thanh and our EU-based FIA members and affiliate members. The event discussed the role of the EU in accelerating the development of commercial fusion power, and ways public and private sectors can collaborate.

G7 Puts Fusion Forward At The Climate, Energy And Environment Ministers’ Meeting
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G7 Puts Fusion Forward At The Climate, Energy And Environment Ministers’ Meeting

On April 29-30, G7 Ministers met in Turin, Italy for the Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting. The resulting communiqué published by the Ministers identifies actions across a range of topics, including fusion energy, to address the ongoing climate and energy crises.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Pushes for Fusion Acceleration in Europe
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Pushes for Fusion Acceleration in Europe

On April 11, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder made a visit to the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics in Garching, Germany. The two commended the work done at the Institute and emphasized the need for a European fusion alliance, public-private partnership programs, and a clear…

US and Japan Partner to “Accelerate Fusion Energy Demonstration and Commercialization”
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US and Japan Partner to “Accelerate Fusion Energy Demonstration and Commercialization”

On April 10, the United States and Japan announced a strategic partnership to accelerate fusion commercialization efforts. The bilateral agreement aims to advance and build off of fusion initiatives from both countries – the US’ Bold Decadal Vision for Commercial Fusion Energy and Strategy for International Partnerships in a New Era of Fusion Development and Japan’s Fusion Energy Innovation Strategy. Both countries have been advancing fusion initiatives within their strategies, and this partnership is a key collaborative step forward amid the global race to commercial fusion.