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 “Hightech Agenda Deutschland” announced in July, which identified fusion as one of six critical future technologies for the nation. With this new plan, Germany is shifting from a focus on basic research to a more industry-driven approach to lead globally in building the world’s first fusion power plant.
“With the Fusion Action Plan, we are paving the way for the world’s first fusion power plant in Germany.”
Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space
Key takeaways from the “Fusion Action Plan”:
- Major financial commitment: The government will invest more than €2 billion by 2029 to support fusion research and the development of pilot projects.
- National goal: The plan reinforces the government’s stated goal to build the “world’s first fusion power plant” in Germany, solidifying the nation as a global leader in the field.
- Build a fusion ecosystem: Integrate science and industry, enhance workforce training, and expand international cooperation.
- Modern legal framework: Fusion stays under the Radiation Protection Act, not nuclear law.
The “Fusion Action Plan” is the first step in executing the vision laid out in the “Hightech Agenda,” which aims to re-establish “Made in Germany” as a trademark for technological excellence. The plan is built on a “technologically open” approach, establishing hubs for magnetic and laser-driven fusion to leverage Germany’s diverse research capabilities. The strategy aims to drive innovation across the entire high-tech economy through spillover effects in areas like superconducting magnets, advanced optics, and laser technology.
The steps taken by the government will align national goals with the commercial urgency of Germany’s private fusion industry. The FIA looks forward to continue supporting the strategy and our Germany-based member companies—including Proxima Fusion, Focused Energy, Marvel Fusion, and Gauss Fusion.
Below is the “Fusion Action Plan” in full:
October 1, 2025
