Editorial: El Mundo

• The government has decided to extend the life of the Almaraz nuclear power plant until 2030, suggesting a erratic energy policy.
• The extension was granted after an application by the entity Centrales Nucleares Almaraz-Trillo in October 2025.
• The decision is attributed to the escalation of energy prices due to the Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
• Keeping Almaraz in operation helps to stabilize the electricity supply and ensure energy security.
• The European Commission has classified nuclear energy as sustainable.
• The decision has preserved thousands of jobs and the economic activity in the Extremaduran region where Almaraz is located.
• The decision has caused a rift in the government because of Sumar's reaction against the PSOE.

Conclusion: The policy change is a correct step, but needs to be extended to the entire Spanish nuclear park. The replacement of nuclear energy with renewable energies does not align with the country's needs or with the reality of the energy sector.

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