European instrument for nuclear safety 2021–2027
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Last active 17 Jan 2019
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
Creates a 2021–2027 EU funding instrument to support nuclear safety, radiation protection, waste management and nuclear safeguards in countries outside the EU.
Who it affects
It affects third countries receiving EU nuclear safety cooperation, including countries with nuclear facilities, radioactive waste, former nuclear sites, or nuclear material safeguards needs.
Core of the proposal
- Provides EUR 300 million for nuclear safety cooperation from 2021 to 2027.
- Funds nuclear safety culture, radiation protection, spent fuel and radioactive waste management.
- Supports decommissioning and remediation of former nuclear sites and installations.
- Uses multiannual programmes, action plans, grants, procurement, experts and blending mechanisms.
Key provisions
- Takes effect
- It enters into force the day after publication in the Official Journal and applies from 1 January 2021.
- Transitional law
- Funds may cover transition from earlier actions, successor preparation, and post-2027 management of actions unfinished by 31 December 2027.
Latest update
26 May 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
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Documents
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