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Nuclear energy in Serbia: From ban to potential future

For decades, Serbia banned the construction of nuclear power plants due to safety concerns following the Chernobyl disaster. The 1989 law, though not prohibiting nuclear research, led to a decline in funding, a loss of professional staff, and the closure of related academic programs. Recently, the ban was lifted through amendments to the Law on Energy, reopening the door for nuclear development. Public fear of nuclear energy persists, largely due to historical accidents, but modern nuclear plants now follow much…