The Prime Minister, speaking from Bol on Brač, commented on the record-low water levels of the Danube and the shutdown of Hungary's Paks nuclear plant, and dismissed calls for the military at the borders.
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković addressed the public today from Bol on Brač, where he is currently staying, to comment on the ongoing heatwave and its impact on energy security. His main message was reassuring: the supply of electricity in Croatia is not at risk, despite the dramatic drought that has led to record-low river levels, including the Danube.
His address came after Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant was forced to halt operations precisely due to the extremely low water level of the Danube, raising concerns about the stability of the energy system in the region.
Plenković confirmed that he is monitoring the situation and is aware of the severity of the hydrological conditions. "We do not recall such a low water level of the Danube; we have heard announcements from Hungary. They are reviewing all safety protocols," said the Prime Minister. He specifically addressed the status of the Krško nuclear power plant, a key energy facility for Croatia.
"As for the Krško nuclear plant, everything is fine and under control; there is no threat whatsoever. According to my information so far, the situation is stable," Plenković stated, as reported by Dnevnik.hr. He emphasized that the security of electricity supply is guaranteed and that Croatia will have enough electricity.
Beyond the energy crisis, Plenković also touched on the security situation, responding to calls from the political party Most to send the military to Croatia's borders, following the events in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Recently, several tens of thousands of migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco.
The Prime Minister firmly dismissed that comparison. "What happened in Ceuta is incomparable to us and what is happening here," said Plenković, adding that the protection of the state border is the job of the police. He labeled the ideas about deploying the military as politicking that the public has grown accustomed to.
"That is politicking; we are used to it. Whatever the topic, they will come up with brilliant ideas that are in line with the law and useful. I recommend everyone to cooperate with them; they will all quickly become enlightened as we did in 2017," Plenković said ironically.
In a brief review of economic conditions, Plenković expressed satisfaction with this year's tourist season. He claimed that the results are better than last year, backed by concrete data. "This is evident from fiscalization and traffic," the Prime Minister stated, signaling positive economic trends.
