11. Belgium ■Non-Nuclear-Weapon State
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Nuclear Disarmament |
13.5 points |
Full points 42 |
32.1 % |
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Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2019: 0 |
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Belgium is hosting U.S. non-strategic nuclear weapons as part of NATO’s nuclear sharing policy. It has not signed the TPNW. Along with the other U.S. allies, Belgium advocates the “progressive approach” toward a world without nuclear weapons through implementing practical measures. It has engaged in promoting the CTBT’s entry into force, and developing its verification systems.Belgium participates in the IPNDV. |
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Nuclear Non-Proliferation |
54 points |
Full points 61 |
85.5% |
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Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2019: 0 |
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Belgium acceded to the IAEA Additional Protocol, and has applied the integrated safeguards. It has engaged in non-proliferation, including the establishment of the solid export control systems. |
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Nuclear Security |
29 points |
Full points 41 |
70.7% |
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Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2019: +1 |
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Belgium has ratified all nuclear security relevant conventions, and in 2019 it has implemented the recommended measures of INFCIRC/225/Rev.5, particularly in efforts to combat sabotage, internal threat and cyber-terrorism, and to accept IPPAS missions. |
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