The Fusion Expert Group (FEG) supports the development of an EU Fusion Strategy, which is due to be published given the proposed Euratom Research and Training Programme for 2028-2032. This FEG Opinion Paper considers fusion a sustainable energy source and recommends accelerating its commercialisation. The report emphasises the need for regulatory harmonisation, international collaboration and effective decision-making at the EU level to position fusion as a cornerstone of Europe’s energy future. The report makes explicit the experts’ recommendation for the development of IFMIF-DONES: “Invest in Fusion Infrastructure: The development and construction of key facilities such as IFMIF-DONES should be supported. The need for additional infrastructures or upgrades to existing ones to develop, test, and validate key integrated technologies in a fusion-relevant environment should be assessed. Additionally, the potential development and construction of new infrastructures for alternative fusion concepts, such as Inertial Confinement Fusion, should also be assessed”. |
The full report is available here. |