Draghi’s Report on European Competitiveness Highlights Fusion as a Disruptive Technology
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Draghi’s Report on European Competitiveness Highlights Fusion as a Disruptive Technology

ByCaroline

On September 9, former Italian Prime Minister and ex-President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Mario Draghi, released the much-anticipated report on the future of European competitiveness. Tasked by the European Commission to draft this report, Draghi provides concrete recommendations to address the EU’s declining growth and boost its global competitiveness. The report fits into Von der Leyen’s broader agenda to modernize the EU economy, promote strategic autonomy, and enhance its industrial resilience against global pressures.

New EU Commission Wants to Increase Investment for Cleantech and Further Promote Research and Innovation
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New EU Commission Wants to Increase Investment for Cleantech and Further Promote Research and Innovation

ByCaroline

Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected as European Commission president after a speech in the European Parliament in Strasbourg presenting her political guidelines for the next five years. In her political priorities for the next EU 2024-2029 mandate, she emphasized the need to boost Europe’s competitiveness through massive investment.

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

ByCaroline

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.

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

ByCaroline

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.