Safety is the state of being "safe" (from French sauf), the condition of being protected from harm or other non-desirable outcomes. Safety can also refer to the control of recognized hazards in order to achieve an acceptable level of risk.
It is in the interests of all European countries that research and development (R&D) continues to address nuclear waste management. The key to enhancing cooperation is the Implementing Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste Technology Platform (IGD-TP) supported by the EU.