Russia’s involvement in ITER

Question for written answer E-002001/2025 to the Commission Rule 144 Alice Teodorescu Måwe (PPE) Subject: Russia’s involvement in ITER The ITER fusion project is one of the most promising initiatives aimed at developing the energy technologies of the future. At the same time, it is deeply problematic that Russia remains an active, full member of ITER – this is because, in practice, it is impossible to exclude one party without jeopardising the survival of the project as a whole. Russia’s involvement poses significant risks given that the project involves advanced technologies that could be used for military purposes – in particular tritium management, which can be used to intensify explosions in certain types of nuclear weapons. In addition, the fact that ITER is partially dependent on Russian components means that the project is vulnerable to political pressure. With the above in mind: 1. How does the Commission assess the risk that Russia might use knowledge and technology gained from the ITER project for military purposes? 2. What steps is the Commission taking or planning to take to mitigate the security risks posed by Russia’s involvement? 3. Can the Commission state its views on Russia’s continued involvement in the ITER project in the light of the EU’s ambition to isolate the regime after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine? Submitted: 19.5.2025 PE774.053v01-00