Press release On 22 September, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted its Opinion on the Illustrative Nuclear Programme (PINC) issued by the European Commission last April. The Opinion, written by rapporteur Brian Curtis, deplores that the...
Press release On 15 September, the UK government gave its final approval to the construction of two EPR reactors at Hinkley Point C (HPC) in the south-west of England. FORATOM strongly welcomes the final go ahead given to the project, which is an important milestone...
Press release FORATOM, the trade association representing the European nuclear industry, strongly welcomes the final investment decision taken yesterday by EDF for the construction of two EPR reactors at Hinkley Point C (HPC) in the south-west of England. This is a...
Press release FORATOM, the voice of the European nuclear industry, takes note of the publication by the European Commission (EC) of the “Nuclear Illustrative Programme” (PINC). The EC is mandated by Article 40 of the Euratom Treaty to periodically issue a...
Press release On 22 January 2016, FORATOM published a Position Paper in response to the European Commission (EC)’s consultation on the revision of the existing information and procedural requirements under Articles 41 to 44 of the Euratom Treaty. These requirements...
Press release The FORATOM General Assembly appointed a new President on 15 December 2015. Bertrand de L’Epinois, Senior Vice President for Safety Standards at AREVA, will serve for a period of two years starting on 1 January 2016. Bertrand de L’Epinois is 52 years old...
