Commission publishes proposal to extend Euratom Programme

On 3 March 2025, the European Commission published its proposal to extend the Euratom Research and Training Programme to 2026-2027. The proposal reflects EU policies that seek to increase Europe’s energy competitiveness, security and sustainability - including the Commission’s Communication on the Clean Industrial Deal - all while ensuring the highest safety standards. Among others, the proposal includes activities to enhance safety research and a new Partnership that includes public and private sectors to tackle design and construction challenges of future fusion power plants. In addition the Commission proposes to expand education and training and to advance nuclear security research, focusing on nuclear safeguards, security and non-proliferation, in response to the increasing global use of nuclear technologies.

The extension is proposed to continue the initiatives started under the 2021-2025 Programme, aligning with the remaining duration of the current European multiannual financial framework (MFF).

On 14 March 2025, the proposal for extension will be presented and discussed with the Member States. The Council of the European Union will decide on its adoption.

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