GMF is officially chair of the Technical Working Group “Public Engagement” of the European Industrial Alliance on SMRs. The first General Assembly of the European Industrial Alliance on SMRs was held in Brussels on 29 and 30 May, gathering about 240 participants and 140 online participants. The primary purpose of the first General Assembly meeting was to agree on and validate the way forward for the Alliance regarding its strategic orientation, structure, governance, operational modalities and next steps.

On behalf of GMF, the Executive Director Dr. Meritxell Martell gave a presentation of the objectives and activities of this Working Group. She highlighted the need to take stock of the studies, ongoing research projects and opinion polls undertaken in different countries and at European level to advance the understanding on the societal engagement aspects related to SMRs, which could help to start a constructive dialogue with civil society.

Picture from Andrei Goicea taken on 30 May 2024 with WG chairs, European Commission and Nucleareurope representatives

More information on the European Industrial Alliance on SMRs can be found here

Information on the first General Assembly, Working Groups and next steps is available here.