Hungary's PM Mocks Romania Over Nuclear Plant Status

Hungary's Prime Minister Péter Magyar celebrated the full operational status of the Paks nuclear power plant, announcing the return to maximum capacity.

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Paks is in top form! We received good news at 12:00 PM, during the government meeting. The Paks nuclear power plant has now reached its maximum capacity. Both the four reactors and the eight turbines are working impeccably.

Magyar took the opportunity to draw a pointed comparison with Romania's nuclear facility. He noted that while Paks was functioning flawlessly with all reactors and turbines operational, the Romanian plant had been shut down for two weeks. This remark highlights a perceived difference in performance and crisis management between the two neighboring countries.

The Hungarian prime minister extended his gratitude to the energy and water experts who worked to resolve issues at the Paks plant, emphasizing their "hard work." He also mentioned that construction at Paks is progressing ahead of schedule. The comments were made during a government meeting, underscoring the importance of energy security for Hungary.

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I thank all energy and water experts for their hard work in recent weeks!

Magyar's remarks follow recent challenges faced by both nations' nuclear power plants due to low water levels in the Danube River, a critical source for cooling systems. While Hungary implemented measures to maintain water levels for Paks, Romania's Cernavodă plant was affected by severe drought conditions, leading to its shutdown. Magyar had previously alluded to Hungary's proactive measures, suggesting they did not heed advice that might have led to a shutdown.

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Meanwhile, the Romanian nuclear power plant, which was previously presented as an example by so-called experts, has been shut down for two weeks...