FIA Launches Position Papers on EU Public-Private Partnerships, Regulations, and Funding

In the midst of a global race to deployment, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) has launched three position papers to help shape EU policy and accelerate the path to commercial fusion energy. The papers provide recommendations regarding European public-private partnerships, regulations, and funding.

The position paper on effective public-private partnerships (PPPs), notes that – like any nascent, high tech industry – bringing fusion to market requires sustained, large-scale investment that the private sector cannot shoulder alone. By enabling risk-sharing between Member States and industry, PPPs can pool capabilities and drive progress across the fusion supply chain. 

The regulatory paper calls on the EU to clarify the treatment of fusion within existing Euratom implementing directives by establishing a distinct regulatory framework that separates fusion from other nuclear technologies. This framework should focus on fusion’s unique safety profile, commercialisation, and socio-economic benefits. Without clear separation, developers and suppliers may face disproportionate certification burdens that would delay delivery schedules, raise costs, and hinder Europe’s competitiveness.

The position on funding emphasizes that fusion energy is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of global efforts to combat climate change and secure long-term energy leadership. While the EU has played a central role in advancing fusion through decades of public investment, the scale and focus of current support remain limited. Without a corresponding shift in focus, Europe risks failing to translate its scientific leadership into industrial and commercial success.

The FIA looks forward to continue working with and in support of European government to ensure Europe secures its position as a global leader in commercial fusion energy.

You can read all three position papers below.

Public-Private Partnerships

Regulations

Funding

3 July 2025