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Germany Launches Fusion Milestone Program
On 7 October, Germany’s Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation (SPRIND) launched a milestone-based fusion program on behalf of the Federal…
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Permitting Act, Including Fusion
On September 30, U.S. Senators introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 to reform the federal environmental…
Italy Passes Legislation in Support of Nuclear Fission and Fusion Energy
On 23 September, Italy’s Senate passed legislation establishing a framework for the development of nuclear fission and fusion energy in…
Congress Introduces Bipartisan American Leadership in Fusion Act
On September 24, Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Don Beyer (D-VA), Lori Trahan (D-MA), and James Gallagher (R-CA)…
Fusion Leaders Convene in London for Global Policy Summit and FIA UK Fusion Forum
On September 14-15 in London, the Fusion Industry Association hosted the UK Fusion Forum, bringing together global leaders from across…
FIA Gives Evidence to UK Parliament on National Policy Statement for Fusion Energy Generation
On 9 September, Fusion Industry Association UK Director Tris Denton gave evidence to Parliament’s Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ) Select…
FIA Fall Internship Opportunity
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) is hiring for a paid, part-time intern this fall with in-person work in Washington, D.C.
Preparing for Commercial Fusion: FIA White Paper Outlines Regulatory Priorities for U.S. States
Alongside the Organization of Agreement States (OAS) 2026 Annual Meeting in Nashville, where fusion is among the advanced technologies on…
Japan Selects Four Industry-Led Projects to Support Fusion Power Demonstration in the 2030s
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has selected four finalist private-sector fusion projects for its program aimed at…
Fusion Industry Calls for Greater Transparency and Input in Upcoming EU Fusion Strategy
The Fusion Industry Association, alongside Pro-Fusion, INEUSTAR, and European Fusion Association, sent a joint industry letter to the European Commission…
South Korea Names Fusion as a Strategic Technology for Economic Growth
On August 12, South Korea President Lee Jae Myung identified fusion energy as one of seven strategic technologies the country…
FIA Urges U.S. DOE to Match Its Fusion Ambition With Strong FY28 Federal Budget
On August 13, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Wright calling…
FIA Sends Letter to NRC in Support of Materials Rulemaking
On August 7, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) sent a letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), supporting the…
European Fusion and Industrial CEOs Call for a EU Fusion Strategy That Ensures Energy Security
On April 28, European fusion and industrial company CEOs sent a letter to leading policymakers at the European Commission, urging…
White House Highlights Fusion in FY2028 Research & Development Priorities
On July 21, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB)…
DOE Announces First Genesis Mission Awards Supporting AI-Driven Fusion Research
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the first projects selected under the Genesis Mission, a national initiative that…
FIA and Clean Air Task Force Publish Principles on Codes and Standards
In partnership with the Clean Air Task Force, the Fusion Industry Association published a one-pager outlining its principles for fusion…
FIA Outlines EU Financing Pathway for Fusion
On 21 July, the Fusion Industry Association published a paper outlining a practical EU financing roadmap for commercial fusion energy…
In the News: FIA Launches the 2026 Global Fusion Industry Report in New York City, Washington, D.C., and London
On July 13, the Fusion Industry Association launched the 2026 Global Fusion Industry Report at an event in New York…
International Legal Expert Group Publish Paper on the Need for the EU to Secure Its Competitive Fusion Advantage
A discussion paper from the International Group of Legal Experts on Fusion Energy (FELEX) argues that Europe holds a competitive…
Fusion Industry Attracts Record Annual Funding of $4.48bn, Raising Total to $14.24bn
Annual funding for the fusion industry saw a record year of $4.48bn raised in the 12 months leading to July…
FIA Hosts First-Ever Fusion Supply Chain Trade Show
On June 23-24 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Fusion Industry Association hosted its first-ever Fusion Supply Chain Trade Show…
FIA Launches 2026 Fusion Industry Supply Chain Report
Supply chain spending by the fusion industry increased by 24% in 2025, according to The Fusion Industry Supply Chain 2026,…
U.S. Department of Energy Releases Finalized Fusion Roadmap
On June 9, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its finalized Fusion Science and Technology (S&T) Roadmap, outlining a…
FIA Hosts Third Annual Virtual Summer Seminar Program
The Fusion Industry Association will launch its third annual Summer Seminar Program on June 11. The program is open to…
Members of European Parliament Call For Bold and Actionable EU Fusion Strategy
On May 27, Members of European Parliament (MEPs) sent a letter to European Commissioners Dan Jørgensen and Ekaterina Zaharieva urging…
FIA Submits Response to NRC’s Proposed Rulemaking and Draft Guidance for US Fusion Regulations
On May 21, FIA submitted its response to the NRC’s request for comments regarding the proposed rulemaking and draft fusion…
Germany Releases Fusion Roadmap For High-Tech Agenda
On May 20, Germany released Roadmaps for the six key technologies – including fusion – within the recently launched High-Tech…
Germany Joins EU Important Project of Common European Interest in Support of Fusion
On May 18, Germany announced its participation in a new Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) focused on “Innovative…
U.S. Presidential Budget Request for Fusion Falls Short
On April 3, President Trump released the Presidential Budget Request (PBR) for Fiscal Year 2027. Within this, the request for…
ARPA-E Announces Record $135M Investment in Fusion Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) announced a $135 million investment in fusion, marking the largest…
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Submits Fusion Regulations Rulemaking Report to Congress
On March 23, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Committee (NRC) submitted their letter and report “All Planned NRC Rulemaking Activities Related…
Job Opportunity: FIA Content Creator
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) is seeking a creative and motivated Content Creator to support our growing communications and outreach…
FIA Hosts 2026 Annual Policy Conference
On March 18-19, the Fusion Industry Association hosted our fifth Annual Policy Conference. The conference is a space for global…
Private Fusion to Drive UK Growth
The UK Government issued its 2026 fusion energy strategy, with the focus squarely on industrial growth.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Publishes Proposed Rule and Guidance for Fusion Regulatory Framework
On February 26, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published its proposed rule and draft guidance on the Regulatory Framework…
IEA Features Fusion in State of Energy Innovation 2026 Report
On February 17, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its report on The State of Energy Innovation 2026, featuring fusion…
The Path to Fusion Energy Regulations in the United States
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Fusion Industry Association have worked together to guarantee fusion is regulated appropriately, ensuring…
Members of European Parliament Launch Call for Action at FIA Fusion Hearing
On 27 January 2026, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) convened policymakers, industry leaders, and investors at the European Parliament for…
Europe’s Fusion Industry Calls for Urgent Industrial Scaleup
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) welcomed the successful conclusion of the European Parliament hearing “Fusion Energy in Europe: Call for…
FIA Summer Internship Opportunity
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) is hiring for a paid, part-time intern this summer with in-person work in Washington, D.C.
FIA Submits Feedback to European Commission on Advanced Materials Act
The Fusion Industry Association’s feedback to the European Commission regarding the Advanced Materials Act welcomes the opportunity to work in…
FIA Launches Education and Research Partnership Program
On January 20th, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) officially launched its new Education and Research Partnership.
European Parliament to Host Hearing on “Fusion Energy in Europe: Call for Action”
On 27 January 2026, the Fusion Industry Association is supporting the European Parliament in convening a high-level event, “Fusion Energy…
U.S. Congress Introduces Bipartisan and Bicameral Legislation to Cement the Department of Energy Office of Fusion
Following the U.S. Department of Energy’s recent reorganization to create a dedicated Office of Fusion, Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and…
FIA Urges Fusion Distinction in EU Taxonomy
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) submitted its response to the European Commission’s consultation on the update and simplification of the EU Taxonomy Environmental…
Fusion Industry Leaders Meet With DOE Leadership, Applaud U.S. Government Fusion Prioritization and Urge Funding
Global electricity demand is surging, driven by artificial intelligence and data centers, advanced manufacturing, quantum computing, and cryptocurrency. Fusion offers…
FIA Sends Letter to U.S. Department of Energy on FY27 Budget
The FIA’s letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright provides an outline of fusion priorities for the…
U.S. Department of Energy Creates Dedicated Office of Fusion
In their recent reorganization on November 20, the U.S. Department of Energy created an Office of Fusion. The FIA has advocated for…
FIA Spring Internship Opportunity
The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) is hiring for a paid, part-time intern this spring with in-person and remote work in Washington, D.C.
Fusion at United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP30
As the international climate community convened in Belém, Brazil for the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), the Fusion…
Japan PM Designates Fusion Energy as Strategic Sector
On November 4th, Japan’s recently elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, designated fusion energy as one of 17 strategic fields for…
FIA Publishes Paper on $10 Billion for Fusion to Secure America’s Energy and AI Future
A one-time $10 billion injection of U.S. public capital into efforts and partnerships with the private fusion industry would accelerate…
G7 Energy Ministers Urge International Collaboration on Fusion
On October 31 at the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, the Ministers issued a “Statement on Nuclear…
U.S. and Japan Prioritize Fusion Development in Technology and Prosperity Deal
On October 28, the U.S. and Japan finalized a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) regarding the Technology and Prosperity Deal, an…
Fusion Advanced Manufacturing Parity Act Introduced in U.S. Congress
On October 31, U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-Utah) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) introduced companion legislation, making the Fusion Advanced Manufacturing…
FELEX Publishes Discussion Paper on Regulatory Frameworks for Fusion Power Plants
The International Group of Legal Experts on Fusion Energy (FELEX) published a discussion paper on “Regulatory Frameworks for Fusion Technologies.”…
EU Commission Includes Fusion As A Priority In Its 2026 Work Programme
The European Commission released its 2026 Work Programme on October 20. The programme, titled “Europe’s independence moment,” includes an explicit…
U.S. Department of Energy Launches Fusion Science and Technology Roadmap
On October 16, the U.S. Department of Energy released the Fusion Science and Technology (FS&T) Roadmap, aiming to accelerate the…
IAEA Director General Grossi Launches World Fusion Outlook 2025
At the October 14th joint opening of the Second Ministerial Meeting of the IAEA World Fusion Energy Group (WFEG) and…
SCSP Commission on Scaling Fusion Energy Releases Report
After a year of meetings, research, and analysis, the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP)-led Commission on the Scaling of Fusion…
European Parliament Publishes Paper on Fusion
The European Parliament published “Fusion energy: A paradigm shift in power generation for Europe?”, a paper developed at the request of…
FIA Publishes White Paper on the Importance of Open Public-Sector Data
Collaboration between public and private sectors accelerates industry. The FIA’s new white paper “Opening Public-Sector Data to Empower the Fusion…
Germany Unveils “Fusion Action Plan”
The German government has launched its “Fusion Action Plan,” a strategy to accelerate commercial fusion deployment. This move follows the…
FIA Delegation in Berlin, Germany
On September 18 and 19, the FIA completed a series of meetings and discussions in Berlin, Germany to highlight the…
U.S. Congress Holds Hearing on “Igniting America’s Energy Future: The Promise and Progress of Fusion Power”
The Energy Subcommittee of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a hearing on September 18 on “Igniting…