Today, the European Commission has taken a decisive step in the development of nuclear technologies with the adoption of the Work Programme for the 2026 and 2027 Euratom Research and Training Programme. By covering nuclear research and innovation, the Programme offers complementary funding to Horizon Europe.

The 2026-2027 Work Programme aims to bolster the EU's energy independence, competitiveness and technological leadership, while progressing towards carbon-neutrality by 2050, in line with the priorities set in the Community Nuclear Illustrative Programme (PINC), the Net-Zero Industry Act, the Clean Industrial Deal and the Strategy on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), presented by President von der Leyen at the Nuclear Energy Summit on 10 March, in Paris. In addition, it will support the development of fusion-relevant technologies – a stepping stone towards the upcoming EU Fusion Strategy.