Belgium has begun preparations for the dismantling of five nuclear reactors at its two nuclear power plants

2023-09-26T09:20:37.785Z

Highlights: Belgium has begun preparations for the dismantling of five nuclear reactors at its two nuclear power plants. Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden said the country had begun preparing to dismantle five of the seven reactors. Two of the reactors were shut down in late 2022 and early 2023. In March 2022, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announced that the Belgian authorities had announced a review of the decision to shut down existing nuclear reactors in 2025 amid energy problems. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.

Belgian Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden said the country had begun preparing to dismantle five of the seven reactors at its two nuclear power plants.