The EU's Fusion Strategy - Can Europe lead the clean energy race?

Europe’s ambitions to lead the global race for fusion energy took centre stage at a recent Barcelona roundtable, as the European Commission seeks an EU-wide fusion strategy.

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F4E Director, Marc Lachaise, during his opening speech at the F4E Roundtable, Barcelona, June 2025. ©F4E

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Europe’s ambitions to lead in the global race for fusion energy took centre stage at a recent event in Barcelona. With over 200 stakeholders from policy, industry, and research, the discussions focused on Europe’s readiness to harness fusion energy, fill technological gaps, and foster a vibrant public-private ecosystem.

The launch of the European Commission’s first-ever consultation for an EU-wide fusion strategy added urgency to calls for a cohesive, well-funded plan to move beyond ITER and accelerate commercialisation. According to Marc Lachaise, Director of Fusion for Energy: “The fusion energy landscape is evolving rapidly. If we are to fend off competition from other regions, we need a comprehensive plan, and we need it now.”

Calls are growing for a clear, EU-wide fusion strategy that includes strong political backing, public-private partnerships, and a regulatory framework distinct from nuclear fission.

Without a coordinated roadmap from research to commercialisation, many warn that Europe could miss its opportunity to shape the future of global energy and fall behind more agile competitors like the United States.

Read this Event Report to find out more about the EU's Nuclear Fusion ambitions.

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