European Country Wakes Up and Smells the Reality — Forget All This 'Green' Garbage, We're Going Nuclear
Belgium is reversing its long-standing policy to phase out nuclear energy by halting the decommissioning of its nuclear reactors and pursuing the acquisition of its entire nuclear operations from ENGIE. The move aims to increase energy independence, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and stabilize energy supply amid rising prices and geopolitical uncertainty. Prime Minister Bart De Wever emphasized the need for secure, affordable, and sustainable energy as the country shifts away from previous green energy mandates.
- ▪Belgium has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire ENGIE's entire nuclear operations in the country.
- ▪The government has halted all decommissioning activities of its nuclear reactors with immediate effect.
- ▪Only two of Belgium's seven nuclear reactors are currently operational, but dismantling of the others is now suspended.
- ▪The decision reverses a 2003 law that limited nuclear plant operations to 40 years and banned new construction.
- ▪Belgium's shift follows rising energy prices linked to the war in Ukraine and previous attempts to extend reactor lifespans.
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European Country Wakes Up and Smells the Reality — Forget All This 'Green' Garbage, We're Going Nuclear By Bob Hoge | 7:14 PM on April 30, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Jim Mone, File Many European countries are in a pickle of their own making: they’ve allowed unfettered immigration (often by people who despise their Western values), they’ve gone all in on green energy despite the fact that it’s not ready for prime time, and they’ve embraced woke politics even more than some of the wide-eyed leftists in our own country.
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