With practical fusion power possible in the next 5-10 years, now is the time to focus on building the industry, backers of the technology say

Changes in the scope and milestones for ITER have increased legal, technical and financial risks

Industry wants funding fitted to its needs, but other says data must flow to move the whole sector forward

Commission proposes a two-fold budget increase beyond 2028 as EU bets on fusion energy

The country is lagging behind the EU and China as a reliable research partner. But this can be fixed

Observers expect the pro-nuclear stance of Friedrich Merz will help resolve a deadlock over EU climate targets

But although necessary for energy independence, the European Fusion Association admits it’s unlikely to be cheaper than solar or fission