Regional allocation of the nuclear cooperation budget, 2007-2013 (million euros)

Building on the expertise acquired in Chernobyl-related projects, the EU has expanded its support for nuclear safety to many other countries, with the nuclear safety component of the Tacis programme evolving into a fully fledged European Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (INSC), with global coverage, in 2007. Between 2007 and 2013, the EU provided €492 million for over 100 nuclear safety projects in 21 countries worldwide, compared to €857 million between 1991 and 2006. These projects focus on capacity-building for regulatory authorities, safety of nuclear facilities, radioactive waste management, safeguards and offsite emergency preparedness.