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.