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European Commission Launches PINC 2025: A Strategic Vision for Nuclear in a Decarbonised EU

On June 13, 2025, the European Commission published its latest Nuclear Illustrative Programme (PINC 2025), setting out a renewed and ambitious vision for the role of nuclear energy in achieving Europe’s climate neutrality, industrial competitiveness, and energy security. As part of the Clean Industrial Deal and the Action Plan for Affordable Energy, the new

2025-06-13T16:58:12+02:00June 13th, 2025|European news|Comments Off on European Commission Launches PINC 2025: A Strategic Vision for Nuclear in a Decarbonised EU

SNETP Submits Six Position Papers in Response to Key European Commission Consultations

Since the beginning of 2025, the SNETP Secretariat has submitted six position papers to the European Commission as part of the association’s continued commitment to supporting the development of EU policies that reflect the needs and priorities of the civil nuclear research and innovation community. These contributions were prepared in response to several ongoing consultations

2025-06-06T09:17:07+02:00June 6th, 2025|European news, SNETP news|Comments Off on SNETP Submits Six Position Papers in Response to Key European Commission Consultations

Nuclear Energy: A Strategic Driver of Europe’s Economic Growth and Sustainable Transition

Insights from the Latest Economic and Social Impact Report by nucleareurope Nuclear energy plays a pivotal role beyond electricity generation, significantly contributing to Europe’s economic development and sustainable future. The latest Economic and Social Impact Report by Deloitte, commissioned by nucleareurope, provides a comprehensive analysis of the extensive benefits associated with expanding nuclear capacity

2025-06-06T08:18:12+02:00June 5th, 2025|European news|Comments Off on Nuclear Energy: A Strategic Driver of Europe’s Economic Growth and Sustainable Transition

EU Launches Startup and Scaleup Strategy: A Boost for Nuclear Innovation

The European Commission has launched a bold new initiative, the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, titled “Choose Europe to Start and Scale”, aimed at transforming Europe into a global hub for innovative, high-growth companies. This Strategy is central to the EU’s ambition to foster a more competitive, technology-driven economy and supports startups and scaleups throughout

2025-06-04T09:15:03+02:00June 3rd, 2025|European news|Comments Off on EU Launches Startup and Scaleup Strategy: A Boost for Nuclear Innovation

EU Assessment Confirms Strong Progress Toward 2030 Climate Targets – Nuclear Energy Plays Growing Role.

Brussels, 28 May 2025 – The European Commission has released its long-anticipated EU-wide assessment of updated National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs), confirming that the European Union is largely on track to meet its 2030 energy and climate targets. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are projected to decrease by 54% compared to 1990 levels, and

2025-06-05T18:21:32+02:00June 2nd, 2025|European news, Highlights (Homepage)|Comments Off on EU Assessment Confirms Strong Progress Toward 2030 Climate Targets – Nuclear Energy Plays Growing Role.

Reflecting on FISA-EURADWASTE 2025 & SNETP Forum: A Defining Week for Nuclear in Europe

From May 12 to 15, nearly 700 participants from five continents and 38 countries gathered in Warsaw for FISA EURADWASTE 2025 and the SNETP Forum. This unique conference brought together researchers, industry leaders, policy experts, students, and entrepreneurs with a shared goal: to advance nuclear energy’s role in Europe’s clean, sustainable, and secure energy

2025-05-26T10:57:34+02:00May 26th, 2025|European news, Events, Featured, Highlights (Homepage), Projects news, SNETP at events, SNETP news|Comments Off on Reflecting on FISA-EURADWASTE 2025 & SNETP Forum: A Defining Week for Nuclear in Europe

Highlights from SNETP’s 5th Webinar on Advancing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) Technology

The European energy landscape is evolving rapidly, with Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) emerging as a promising solution for delivering low-carbon, flexible, and secure power. The 5th edition of the SNETP Project Portfolio Webinar, held on 7th of May, focused on showcasing the progress of three ambitious European projects: TANDEM, SANE, and EASI-SMR. All three

2025-06-10T17:40:13+02:00May 13th, 2025|European news, Projects news|Comments Off on Highlights from SNETP’s 5th Webinar on Advancing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) Technology

SNETP’s 6th Project Portfolio Webinar on Radioactive Waste Management

The Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP) is delighted to announce the 6th edition of its 2025 Project Portfolio Webinar Series, taking place on 13 June 2025, from 13:00 to 14:00 CET. This upcoming session will delve into one of the most critical areas in nuclear energy today: radioactive waste management. Attendees will gain

2025-05-21T14:33:52+02:00May 9th, 2025|European news, Projects news|Comments Off on SNETP’s 6th Project Portfolio Webinar on Radioactive Waste Management

SNETP’s 5th Project Portfolio Webinar: Driving advancements in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology

The Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP) is pleased to announce the  5th edition of its 2025 Project Portfolio Webinar Series, scheduled for May 7, 2025, from 13:00 to 14:00 CET. This session will focus on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), a new generation of nuclear energy technology designed to be safer, more flexible, and better suited

2025-04-23T10:54:56+02:00April 23rd, 2025|European news, Projects news|Comments Off on SNETP’s 5th Project Portfolio Webinar: Driving advancements in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology

Technical Summary of the First SASPAM-SA Open Workshop on SMR Safety

The First SASPAM-SA Open Workshop, officially titled "International Workshop on SMR Safety for a Sustainable Short-term Deployment", was held on October 17–18, 2024, at the IRSN headquarters in Fontenay-aux-Roses, Paris, France. Organized under the SASPAM-SA Euratom project, the event marked a significant step forward in the collaborative efforts to ensure the safe deployment of

2025-04-18T08:36:19+02:00April 18th, 2025|European news, Projects news|Comments Off on Technical Summary of the First SASPAM-SA Open Workshop on SMR Safety
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