Croatia Assured of Sufficient Electricity Despite Hungarian Nuclear Plant Halt

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has reassured the public that Croatia's electricity supply is secure, even as Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant temporarily halts operations due to low water levels in the Danube River. Plenković stated that there is "no reason for concern" and that "there will be enough electricity."

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As for the security of supply, it is guaranteed. There are no dilemmas that Croatia will have enough electricity.

Addressing concerns about potential energy shortages spilling over from neighboring countries, Plenković confirmed that the situation at the Krško Nuclear Power Plant, which Croatia co-owns with Slovenia, is stable. "Everything is under control and there is no threat from that side," he said, adding that he had been in contact with the Minister of Economy and the president of the state power company HEP to monitor the situation.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while visiting Bol on Brač island. He also highlighted the positive performance of Croatia's tourism sector, reporting that data for the first seven months of the year shows an increase compared to the previous year. "The season is better than last year's, which is evident from fiscalization and traffic. I think that's very good and I hope we have maintained the epithet of competitiveness of Croatian tourism this tourist season as well," Plenković stated.

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For now, everything is under control and there is no threat from that side.

While acknowledging the unprecedented low water levels in the Danube, which have impacted the Paks plant, Plenković maintained that Croatia's energy needs will be met. He contrasted this situation with unrelated concerns about border security, dismissing suggestions of deploying the army to the borders based on events in Ceuta, Spain, stating that border protection is a police matter.

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The season is better than last year's, which is evident from fiscalization and traffic. I think that's very good and I hope we have maintained the epithet of competitiveness of Croatian tourism this tourist season as well.