11. Belgium ■Non-Nuclear-Weapon State
Nuclear Disarmament |
13.5 Points |
Full Points 42 |
32.1% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2020: 0 |
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. |
Nuclear Non-Proliferation |
54 Points |
Full Points 61 |
88.5% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2020: 0 |
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. |
Nuclear Security |
30 Points |
Full Points 41 |
73.2% |
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2020: +1 |
Belgium has ratified all conventions relevant to nuclear security. Belgium has been implementing the recommended measures of INFCIRC/225/Rev.5, in particular measures against sabotage, insider threat, and cyber theat. It continues working on minimizing the use of HEU. |