Artist Dezső Korniss feels ominous by reading the news: On August 2, 2026, Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the complete shutdown of the country's sole nuclear power plant in Paks, south of Budapest. This critical decision was made due to record-low water levels in the Danube River, which is essential for cooling the plant, amidst a prolonged and extreme heatwave gripping Europe. The plant, normally supplying a third of Hungary's electricity, faced its first full halt in 44 years, exacerbating Europe's energy crisis.
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