Denmark is reviewing its decades-old ban on nuclear energy, Denmark reconsiders Nuclear Power Ban After 40 Yearswith the government set to analyze the potential role of new-generation modular nuclear reactors, Energy Minister Lars Aagaard announced.
The move marks a shift in policy for one of Europe’s most renewables-focused countries. Over 80% of Denmark’s electricity currently comes from wind, biofuels, and solar power, according to the International Energy Agency.
Aagaard said the government would examine the societal impact of enabling small modular reactors (SMRs), which are gaining traction in Europe for offering faster construction and lower costs than traditional reactors.
The renewed interest in nuclear comes as Europe faces rising demand for low-carbon electricity. Countries like France, Belgium, and the UK are extending the life of existing plants, while Spain is reconsidering its nuclear phase-out. Germany’s own 2022 exit from nuclear has come under fresh scrutiny due to energy security concerns following the halt in Russian gas imports.
Denmark’s former Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen also backed the move, calling the ban “ridiculous” and urging a rethink to ensure stable non-fossil energy alongside renewables.
Globally, tech firms like Google have shown interest in SMRs to power data centers. In Denmark, national energy giant Ørsted has recently struggled with rising costs and last week scrapped plans for a major offshore windfarm in the UK, citing economic concerns.
Millions of voters in Romania, Poland, and Portugal will head to the polls this Sunday, with crucial elections that could shape the future of their countries amid rising political tensions.
Hungary’s parliament is reviewing a bill that would give authorities sweeping powers to monitor, penalize, or ban groups accused of threatening national sovereignty through foreign funding.
The UK is heading into summer with a growing threat of drought, as river flows across the country hit exceptionally low levels.
Cambodia's armed forces launched their largest-ever Golden Dragon joint military exercise with China on Wednesday, set to include land, sea, and air operations over the next two weeks.
Russian-born scientist and Harvard University research associate Kseniia Petrova, 31, has been criminally charged in the United States for attempting to smuggle frog embryo samples into the country, federal prosecutors in Boston announced.
Millions of voters in Romania, Poland, and Portugal will head to the polls this Sunday, with crucial elections that could shape the future of their countries amid rising political tensions.
Hungary’s parliament is reviewing a bill that would give authorities sweeping powers to monitor, penalize, or ban groups accused of threatening national sovereignty through foreign funding.
The UK is heading into summer with a growing threat of drought, as river flows across the country hit exceptionally low levels.
Cambodia's armed forces launched their largest-ever Golden Dragon joint military exercise with China on Wednesday, set to include land, sea, and air operations over the next two weeks.
Russian-born scientist and Harvard University research associate Kseniia Petrova, 31, has been criminally charged in the United States for attempting to smuggle frog embryo samples into the country, federal prosecutors in Boston announced.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, following the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander.
Qatar signed a landmark agreement with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing on Wednesday to acquire 160 aircraft for Qatar Airways, a deal valued at $200 billion. The signing took place in Doha during the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump.
EU approves 17th Russia sanctions, blacklisting almost 200 shadow‑fleet ships, 30 evasion firms and 75 defence figures, banning missile chemicals and arming Brussels to strike Kremlin hybrid and operations.
U.S. President Donald Trump kicked off his Gulf tour with a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia, securing a major strategic economic agreement and pledging deep investment ties between the two nations.
Millions of voters in Romania, Poland, and Portugal will head to the polls this Sunday, with crucial elections that could shape the future of their countries amid rising political tensions.
Hungary’s parliament is reviewing a bill that would give authorities sweeping powers to monitor, penalize, or ban groups accused of threatening national sovereignty through foreign funding.
Cambodia's armed forces launched their largest-ever Golden Dragon joint military exercise with China on Wednesday, set to include land, sea, and air operations over the next two weeks.
Russian-born scientist and Harvard University research associate Kseniia Petrova, 31, has been criminally charged in the United States for attempting to smuggle frog embryo samples into the country, federal prosecutors in Boston announced.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will not shift its stance on the nuclear agreement despite pressure from the United States.
Millions of voters in Romania, Poland, and Portugal will head to the polls this Sunday, with crucial elections that could shape the future of their countries amid rising political tensions.
Hungary’s parliament is reviewing a bill that would give authorities sweeping powers to monitor, penalize, or ban groups accused of threatening national sovereignty through foreign funding.
The UK is heading into summer with a growing threat of drought, as river flows across the country hit exceptionally low levels.
Cambodia's armed forces launched their largest-ever Golden Dragon joint military exercise with China on Wednesday, set to include land, sea, and air operations over the next two weeks.
Russian-born scientist and Harvard University research associate Kseniia Petrova, 31, has been criminally charged in the United States for attempting to smuggle frog embryo samples into the country, federal prosecutors in Boston announced.
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