Almaraz, Spain ¨C In the western Spanish village of Almaraz, the uncertain future of the country¡¯s biggest nuclear power plant casts a pall over daily life.
The Almaraz plant, which contributes around 7% of Spain¡¯s electricity production, is slated to close in 2028 as part of the leftist government¡¯s plan to shut all nuclear reactors by 2035.
But last year¡¯s nationwide blackout and recent fuel supply disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East have rekindled debate over the phase-out, mirroring a wider reassessment of nuclear power across Europe.
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