Netherlands informs Flemish residents about potential nuclear plant in Terneuzen

Dutch officials are actively engaging with their Flemish neighbors regarding plans to construct two new nuclear power plants in the Netherlands. A delegation from the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate visited the provincial government house in Ghent to present the proposals. Terneuzen, a Dutch town near the Belgian border, remains a potential site, necessitating a proactive approach to involve Flemish citizens.

Mara Hoogveld, a spokesperson for the Dutch ministry, emphasized the commitment to open and transparent communication. She stated that Flanders would be involved in the same way as the population of Zeeland, the Dutch province where Terneuzen is located. This includes information sessions and dialogues with residents, local governments, and community organizations. "We attach importance to communicating openly and transparently and in a timely manner, so that everyone can inform themselves properly," Hoogveld said.

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We attach importance to communicating openly and transparently and in a timely manner, so that everyone can inform themselves properly.

Kurt Moens, a deputy of the East Flanders provincial government, welcomed the information session as a positive step. He acknowledged the normalcy of the Dutch government informing residents of the neighboring province. However, Moens indicated that the province would not take a definitive stance until a specific location for the plant is identified. He recognized that concerns exist in the border region, stating, "I think we should not deny that. There are questions, that is always the case. With nuclear energy, there is, of course, still a piece of emotionality involved."

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I think we should not deny that. There are questions, that is always the case. With nuclear energy, there is, of course, still a piece of emotionality involved.