Denmark reconsiders nuclear ban to strengthen energy security

Nuclear power gains attention in post-blackout Europe. (Photo: Unsplash)

Denmark’s Energy Minister announced in parliament on May 14 that the government will reassess the feasibility of new nuclear technologies as part of its strategy to bridge gaps in renewable energy supply.

This move reflects a growing trend across Europe—accelerated by last month’s massive blackout on the Iberian Peninsula—toward rethinking power policies to balance carbon reduction and national energy security.

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Lars Aagaard, Denmark’s Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, acknowledged that the country cannot rely solely on solar and wind power. Given that Denmark hasn’t operated a nuclear plant in decades, the government will study the potential and social implications of modern nuclear technologies, with a report expected next year.