The EU's superweapon promising unlimited clean energy is threatened by serious external challenges.
A key element of the European Union’s fusion energy policy is the ITER experimental reactor, for which 4 billion euros are planned under the 2028–2032 Euratom program. While the United States and China are making faster progress towards the commercial application of the technology through private investment, ITER may not operate at full capacity until around 2039. The planned EU fusion strategy could provide important guidance for private sector support in the future.
The European Union’s fusion energy policy remains focused on the ITER experimental reactor in southern France, which is to receive 4 billion euros under the 2028-2032 Euratom program. Meanwhile, the United States and China are reportedly making faster progress towards the commercialization of the technology through greater private investment. According to current plans, ITER will be able to operate at full capacity no earlier than 2039, while American and Chinese developments are promising electricity generation by 2028-2030. However, these commitments are surrounded by significant technological uncertainties, as no operating reactor has been seen in either case. The first EU fusion strategy, expected by September, could show whether Brussels will provide greater support to private companies and the development of the first commercial power plants in the future.
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