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Image from the original article. Source: Nuclear power plants in Tihange and Doel: Belgium reverses nuclear phase-out: With a broad majority in parliament, an old political decision has been reversed in ...
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Key FactsBelgium Halts Nuclear Phase-Out and Plans New Reactors
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- Belgium has decided to reverse its legally mandated nuclear phase-out and extend the operation of its remaining reactors.
- Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of extending reactor lifespans and even plans to construct new facilities, although specific plans are not yet available.
- This decision has raised concerns in Germany, as the Belgian reactors from the 1970s and 1980s have a history of safety incidents.
- The Federal Ministry for the Environment expressed skepticism and regret over the change, while the AfD welcomed Belgium's decision.
"The risks of nuclear power do not stop at national borders."— A spokesperson from the Federal Ministry for the Environment expressed skepticism about Belgium's decision to reverse its nuclear phase-out.
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