Belgium should keep an open mind about extending the lifespans of its commercial nuclear power plants, the country’s Green energy minister said, in a shift of position prompted by the conflict in Ukraine.
After months of debate, Belgium’s seven-party coalition government agreed a compromise in December that the country’s last nuclear power plant would close in 2025 provided it did not lead to energy supply shortages.
The coalition also decided that the government will invest €100m in research into future nuclear power, with an emphasis on small modular reactors.
After months of debate, Belgium’s seven-party coalition government agreed a compromise in December that the country’s last nuclear power plant would close in 2025 provided it did not lead to energy supply shortages.
The coalition also decided that the government will invest €100m in research into future nuclear power, with an emphasis on small modular reactors.
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