The Conceptual Deisgn Reporti ( CDR) presents a comprehensive conceptual blueprint for the development of its fusion power plant, GIGA, and sets out how fusion can move from scientific research to commercial reality.
The CDR was presented just days after the German Government announced its €2bn Fusion Action Plan. This Action Plan was based on Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition agreement in May 2025, outlining his government’s ambition for Germany to build the world’s first fusion power plant.
Europe’s working via a Fusion Energy Plan to become more energy independent.
Alt source Reuters Should’ve used this one from the start.
What a shit article.
I added an alt source (Reuters) for readability. The news is weirdly framed. So, basically an important phase in Europe’s Fusion Energy plans have been finalised. It’s an accumulation of years of know-how and research from many different Europeans countries. The predecessor if you will, is known as ITER