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International Atomic Energy Agency

Promoting use of safe, secure and peaceful nuclear energy globally.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) promotes the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear energy around the world.

The EU is a major contributor to the IAEA's work, both in terms of financing and technical expertise. The European Commission’s support to the IAEA focuses particularly on nuclear safety and technical cooperation.

Memorandum of Understanding

In 2013, the IAEA and the Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on nuclear safety, which includes working together through expert peer reviews, and the strengthening of emergency preparedness and response.

The MoU was extended in 2017 and in 2021, by exchange of letters. It outlines the partners’ intent to further strengthen cooperation, particularly in education and training, research and development as well as capacity building.

In 2022, the European Atomic Energy Community signed a new MoU with the IAEA, updating the previous agreement from 2013 and extending activities to include emerging areas of common interest, such as education and training, small modular reactors and the safety of fusion installations. The MoU also looks to further strengthen cooperation in the areas of radiation safety, waste safety and emergency preparedness and response.

IAEA – EU Senior Officials Meetings

  • 15/03/2022 – Vienna (AT)

The 8th EU-IAEA Senior Officials Meeting brought together senior officials of the IAEA and the EU to reaffirm their cooperation on nuclear activities and to further explore areas of cooperation, such as nuclear safety, security and safeguards.

IAEA press release of 15/03/2022

  • 12/02/2019 – Luxembourg (LU)

The IAEA and the EU reviewed progress achieved in working together on a range of nuclear activities and agreed to further enhance cooperation during their 7th annual Senior Officials Meeting.

IAEA press release of 12/02/2019

  • 8/02/2018 - Vienna (AT)

The IAEA and the EU reviewed progress achieved in working together on a range of nuclear activities and agreed to further enhance cooperation during their 6th annual Senior Officials Meeting.

IAEA press release of 08/02/2018

  • 17/02/2017 - Brussels (BE)

The IAEA and the EU took steps to strengthen their cooperation in a range of nuclear activities, including nuclear science applications during the 5th annual Senior Officials Meeting.

Joint press release of 16/02/2017
IAEA press release of 16/02/2017

Documents

5 SEPTEMBER 2013
Commission Decision on the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding [C(2013) 5641]
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