Move comes as bloc prepares to publish plans for industry
The European Fusion Association (EFA) and Fusion Europe (FE) have begun a “strategic alignment process” as they work to strengthen coordination across Europe’s fusion industry, support more coherent engagement with policymakers and institutions, and ensure that industry is better organised to contribute to the next phase of European fusion policy.
The two groups said the move comes as Europe prepares for the forthcoming EU fusion strategy, a critical moment for industrial competitiveness, energy security and the future fusion value chain.
EFA and FE, both Brussels-based industry groups, said they were calling for a “bold, actionable and timely” EU fusion strategy that matches industry momentum with clear delivery steps. The strategy should support deployment, mobilise investment, strengthen European supply chains, and create the conditions for fusion projects to be built in Europe.
“At a time when fusion is moving from research ambition towards industrial delivery, EFA and FE are taking steps to bring more of Europe’s fusion ecosystem together around a clearer, stronger and more coordinated platform for industry engagement,” a statement said.
The statement said the process of aligning the two organisations will be taken forward “progressively” through EFA’s established governance framework.
“The forthcoming EU fusion strategy will help determine whether Europe converts its scientific excellence, engineering capability and industrial base into deployment, supply-chain value, investment and long-term strategic advantage,” the statement said.
According to the Fusion for Energy Fusion Observatory, global private fusion investment has reached €13bn ($15bn), with the US and China together accounting for more than 85% of that funding.
The EU accounts for around 5% of global private fusion funding, underlining the need for Europe to create stronger conditions for companies, suppliers and industrial partners to scale.
