Hungary to Shut Sole Nuclear Plant for First Time on Sunday The Danube River has reached record low levels, forcing Hungary to shut down its sole nuclear power plant, Paks, for the first time in 44 years.
The shutdown is a stark reminder of Europe's increasingly fragile energy landscape. Hungary's dependence on the Danube for cooling its reactors has long been a concern.
However, the recent drop in water levels has exposed the vulnerability of this arrangement. Prime Minister Peter Magyar has called for voluntary power cuts from large users and hinted at mandatory restrictions.