Ensuring proper operating conditions for nuclear installations, preventing accidents and mitigating the consequences if they happen.
With the EU’s strategy for small modular reactors, the Commission aims to accelerate the development and deployment of innovative nuclear technologies.
The Commission’s Nuclear Illustrative Programme (PINC) charts trends and investment needs in the EU’s nuclear energy sector.
The EU seeks to protect people from the dangers of ionising radiation.
Radiological and nuclear technologies are central to cancer patient care, for early detection, diagnosis, treatment and palliative care.
EU rules require all EU countries to have a national policy for spent fuel and radioactive waste management.
Information exchange systems are essential for EU and neighbouring countries in the event of a radiological emergency.
The EU plays an important role in the decommissioning of nuclear installations.
Euratom safeguards are the control activities to ensure that civil nuclear materials aren't diverted from their intended peaceful use in the EU.