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19.06.2025
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Fusion for Energy 

Is Europe ready to lead the fusion energy race?

Energy holds the key to our economic prosperity and social well-being. Europe, however, imports 60% of the energy it consumes at a cost of 1 billion EUR per day. Our continent is vulnerable to geopolitical tensions, facing attacks on its infrastructure, exposing its consumers to market volatility. We need to lower our dependence on third countries and decrease the use of fossil fuels to fight climate change, which is responsible for human and financial losses amounting to 487 billion over the...
Energy holds the key to our economic prosperity and social well-being. Europe, however, imports 60% of the energy it consumes at a cost of 1 billion EUR per day. Our continent is vulnerable to geopolitical tensions, facing attacks on its infrastructure, exposing its consumers to market volatility. We need to lower our dependence on third countries and decrease the use of fossil fuels to fight climate change, which is responsible for human and financial losses amounting to 487 billion over the last 40 years in the EU. Fusion is the part of the solution Europe is at the forefront of developing fusion—one of the most promising long-term options that could change the future. Fusion is the process that powers the sun and other stars. It holds the key to safe, unlimited and clean power supply offering our continent greater autonomy, security, resilience, together with far-reaching benefits: The fuels required are abundant, and even in small amounts they can generate plenty of energy. For example, 60 kg of fusion fuel can provide the same amount of energy as 250 000 tonnes of oil; No greenhouse gas emissions or long-lasting radioactive waste are produced; Fusion power plants will offer steady and reliable energy, providing “baseload” electricity. How can fusion help Europe address its energy needs? Developing a European fusion strategy Now is the time for Europe to show vision, in order to harness the full potential of this “disruptive technology”, as described in the Draghi report...

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