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'A key strategic technology for Europe'

European Commission visit

"A key strategic technology for Europe"

European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen's visit to ITER underscores fusion's growing role in Europe's energy strategy.

ITER Director-General Pietro Barabaschi (left) shows progress in the tokamak pit to European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen (right).

European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen visited ITER on 7 September, highlighting fusion's strategic potential to strengthen Europe's energy independence, accelerate decarbonization and reinforce its industrial leadership.

"Fusion is a key strategic technology for Europe," said Jørgensen. "The European Commission is working on a fusion strategy. We want the EU to be the first in the world to commercialize fusion energy technologies. By leveraging our excellent science and industrial base, we can make it happen."

Guided by Director-General Pietro Barabaschi, and accompanied by Marc Lachaise, Director of Fusion for Energy, and Jan Panek, Europe's Head of Delegation to the ITER Council, Jørgensen took part in meetings and toured the Assembly Hall, the tokamak pit and the magnet cold test facility.

As part of the visit, the European Commission delegation tours the Assembly Hall. From left to right: Marc Lachaise (F4E), Jan Panek (European Commission), Dan Jørgensen (European Commission), Pietro Barabaschi (ITER), Francesco Sette (F4E)
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