Executive Summary

• Belgium will no longer decommission its nuclear power plants.
• The current owner, Engie, is majority-owned by the French government.
• This decision reverses a previous phaseout policy.

The Buzz Score

The Internet’s Verdict: 60% Supportive, 40% Concerned

Forum Voices

Many people are discussing this decision. Some think it’s a good idea, while others are worried.

It’s a terrible idea to phase out operating nuclear plants which are still safe and within their planned lifetime.

Others are concerned about the cost and the state of the reactors.

Belgium is nearly bankrupt, with a government deficit that the EU is already giving us grief for, in spite of some of the highest tax rates in the world.

Some people think Belgium should focus on renewable energy instead.

What’s Next

The EU has released a plan to accelerate the deployment of both nuclear and renewable energy.

Focus Keyword: Nuclear Power