Euratom

The Euratom Research and Training programme has the following specific objectives

• improve and support nuclear safety, security, safeguards, radiation protection, safe spent fuel and radioactive waste management and decommissioning, including the safe and secure use of nuclear power and of non-power applications of ionising radiation
• maintain and further develop expertise and competence in the nuclear field within the community
• foster the development of fusion energy as a potential future energy source for electricity production and contribute to the implementation of the European fusion roadmap
• support the policy of the EU and its members on continuous improvement of nuclear safety, safeguards and security

It will expand research into non-power applications of ionising radiation and make improvements in the areas of education, training and access to research infrastructures.
The Euratom programme puts a strong emphasis on developing nuclear skills and competence. This will allow Europe to maintain world leadership in nuclear safety and waste management and to attain the highest level of protection from radiation.