Fusion for Energy (F4E) is the European Union’s Joint Undertaking for ITER and
the Development of Fusion Energy. The organisation was created under the Euratom
Treaty by a decision of the Council of the European Union in order to meet three
F4E is responsible for providing Europe’s contribution to ITER, the world’s
largest scientific partnership that aims to demonstrate fusion as a viable and
sustainable source of energy. ITER brings together seven parties that represent
half of the world’s population – the EU, Russia, Japan, China, India, South
Korea and the United States.
F4E also supports fusion research and development initiatives through the
Broader Approach Agreement, signed with Japan – a fusion energy partnership which
will last for 10 years.
Ultimately, F4E will contribute towards the construction of demonstration fusion
F4E is established for a period of 35 years from 19 April 2007 and is located in