Joint Project Webinar: Upcoming Turning Points in Nuclear Waste Management

2026-06-08

ZOOM Webinar on 8 June: Upcoming Turning Points in Nuclear Waste Management

Currently, the European Commission invites opinions in preparation of the revision of the Nuclear Waste Directive 2011/70/Euratom which is key not only for nuclear waste management, but also EU taxonomy rules. The consultation is open until 19 June 2026.

Presentations:

• EU Taxonomy conditions for nuclear waste management under pressure; the Finnish high-level waste repository Onkalo to receive permit – is this the safe solution of the nuclear waste problem to end the discussion? (Patricia Lorenz)
• Upcoming changes in the EU Nuclear Waste Directive and how to raise your voice (Gabriele Mraz)

A recording will be made available.