Germany in particular has seen debates over nuclear power phase-out, which has overseen the shutdown of most of the nuclear power plants in the country since 2011, with the remaining three due to be shut down as well.[20][21][22] On 28 February, German economics minister stated that the German government would consider suspending the phase-out of remaining nuclear power plants in the country.[23] However, on 9 March, the German released a statement rejecting calls to suspend the phase-out of nuclear power[24] Belgium has also seen debates about extending the life span of its existing nuclear reactors.[25]