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The nuclear fusion project is also being hit by spiralling energy and materials costs. Meanwhile, fusion start-ups in the EU are falling behind US rivals when it comes to raising funds

Scientific facilities across Europe now have a patchwork of ties with Russia, ranging from business as usual to full expulsion

As one of the seven founders of the ITER fusion experiment conceived during the Cold War, Russia cannot be excluded from the project. But Europe may move to limit its participation

Despite its massive investment in the ITER fusion project in France, the EU is home to only a tiny fraction of fusion start-ups. The technology may be far from proven, but Europe is already falling behind in preparing for commercial deployment