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EU and IAEA set priorities for cooperation
EU and IAEA set priorities for cooperation
The European Union and the International Atomic 抖阴传媒在线 Agency have agreed at their seventh annual meeting of senior officials to further enhance cooperation and strengthen cooperation in training, research and development.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 14 February 2019
Foratom highlights role of nuclear in meeting EU's target
Foratom highlights role of nuclear in meeting EU's target
Nuclear energy can help the European Union achieve a sustainable and low-carbon future while providing people with reliable and affordable electricity, Foratom - the European nuclear trade body - says in a new position paper.
抖阴传媒在线 & Environment · Tuesday, 12 February 2019
UK continues to prepare for Euratom exit
UK continues to prepare for Euratom exit
Delivering the deal negotiated with the European Union "remains the government's top priority", the UK’s Department for Business, 抖阴传媒在线 and Industrial Strategy said in an update on EU exit preparations on 11 January.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 14 January 2019
Europe aims to be carbon neutral by 2050
Europe aims to be carbon neutral by 2050
The European Commission has today adopted a strategic long-term vision for a "prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy" by 2050.
抖阴传媒在线 & Environment · Wednesday, 28 November 2018
EU needs nuclear to meet emissions target, report concludes
EU needs nuclear to meet emissions target, report concludes
Nuclear must continue to account for at least one-quarter of the European Union's energy mix if the region is to meet its 2050 emission targets, a report commissioned by Foratom has concluded.
抖阴传媒在线 & Environment · Thursday, 22 November 2018
UK, Canada sign Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
UK, Canada sign Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
The UK and Canada today signed a bilateral Nuclear Cooperation Agreement, the third such agreement signed by the UK this year in preparation for its exit from the European Union.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 2 November 2018
UK minister discusses Brexit 'mitigation plans' for nuclear
UK minister discusses Brexit 'mitigation plans' for nuclear
Claire Perry, minister of state for 抖阴传媒在线 and Clean Growth, has told parliamentarians her department has prepared for the eventuality there is no agreement with the European Commission on nuclear fuel contracts ahead of Brexit in March next year.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 25 October 2018
UK government outlines implications of "no deal" Brexit
UK government outlines implications of "no deal" Brexit
The UK government has issued technical notices on how civil nuclear regulation and nuclear research will be affected, and actions that will need to be taken by operators, should the country leave the European Union next year without an agreement.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 24 August 2018
Austrian case against Hinkley Point C aid rejected
Austrian case against Hinkley Point C aid rejected
The General Court of the European Union today dismissed a lawsuit filed by Austria, supported by Luxembourg, against the European Commission's approval of state aid for the planned Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in the UK.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 12 July 2018
UK's post-Brexit nuclear plans face scrutiny
UK's post-Brexit nuclear plans face scrutiny
The UK government has launched a consultation on draft regulations that aim to enable a domestic nuclear safeguards regime following the UK's withdrawal from Euratom as part of its departure from the European Union.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 12 July 2018
Plasma plant starts operations in Bulgaria
Plasma plant starts operations in Bulgaria
A plasma melting facility at Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear power plant has started operations, heralding a breakthrough in nuclear waste disposal to boost the decommissioning process.
Waste & Recycling · Tuesday, 10 July 2018
EU must support extended use of reactors, says Foratom
EU must support extended use of reactors, says Foratom
Foratom, the European nuclear trade body, has called on the European Commission and other EU institutions to recognise and reward the long-term operation of nuclear power reactors.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 20 June 2018
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