The future of the Almaraz nuclear power plant in Spain has become one of the most sensitive debates in Europe, after different sectors described its closure as a decision guided by leftist rather than technical ideology. In a context of global energy crisis, the policy of the Pedro Sánchez government to move towards a nuclear blackout generates more and more questions inside and outside the country
.The plant, located in Extremadura, is planning to close its two reactors between 2027 and 2028, as part of the national plan to abandon nuclear energy before 2035. However, this decision responds more to a political stance than to security or energy efficiency criteria.
The potential impact is significant. The plant not only provides stability to the electrical system, but it also generates thousands of direct and indirect jobs in an already vulnerable region. It is estimated that its closure could affect some 4,000 workers and deepen the problem of depopulation in
Extremadura.In addition, the debate comes at a time when much of the world is moving in the opposite direction. Countries such as the United States, France and China are strengthening their nuclear capacity as a key tool to guarantee energy supply and reduce emissions. In contrast, the Sánchez government is moving towards a progressive dismantling of its nuclear park, which is seen as a bet destined
