New Reactor Underpins Slovakia’s Move to Energy Self-Reliance

As Europe struggles to contain a worsening fuel crunch, one country is about to secure energy independence that will shield households from crippling electricity costs and the threat of blackouts.

A new nuclear reactor in Slovakia is due to start early next year, the nation’s first atomic generator to open in 22 years. The central European country will produce more electricity than it consumes, potentially ending the need for imports when the facility starts.