Differences in Europe: France vows nuclear power is “technology of the future,” but Spain blasts it | 26 planet

French President Emmanuel Macron is defending the resumption of the nuclear program as a central axis of his second presidential term, while the Spanish government announced plans to phase out the country's reactors.

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countries European union are marked by a cross separating those who think that Atomic energy Clean and promote it, and renewable energy is the only bet.

It is, at the same time Spanish government announced his plans Nuclear reactors should be phased out The country's president, Emmanuel Macron, expects the first plant to close by 2027. Re-implementation of the nuclear program As the central axis of his second presidential term.

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According to the French politician, it is “Technology of the Future” Because it is the main solution to satisfy Power demand will increase Driven by increased electrification, reach Carbon neutral 2050 and beyond Electricity prices should be maintained Competition to support French companies.

France seeks to strengthen its energy security by combining nuclear power with renewable energy. Spain remains steadfast in its commitment to achieve complete denuclearization by 2035.

Even the way they use this energy is very different across the continent. While in between Between 65 and 70% of electricity in France comes from nuclear powerGermany's figure is only 1.4 percent in 2023.

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Portugal took an important step towards destroying its nuclear reactorIt has been the basis of scientific research and education for more than five decades.

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It marks the end of an era that saw Portugal have many nuclear power plants for power generation. Detailed plans for decommissioning have now been drawn up Expected to last a decade.

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For its part, Italy The potential contribution of nuclear energy began to be explored Carbonization of the country in 2030 Still the Climate neutrality by 2050. Even some Italian officials said that a modern, industrialized country “can't say no to nuclear power.”

As such, it is worth clarifying that it is Only G7 country without nuclear power plants in operationAfter closing its last plant 30 years ago.

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