The new Czech government presented its political program on Friday, which stipulates that the use of coal in energy production will cease by 2033, and at the same time increase the share of nuclear energy and renewable sources, the AP reports.

Coal-fired power plants are currently responsible for almost 50% of the Czech Republic’s total electricity production.

“We will create the necessary conditions for the energy transformation and development of the coal regions to make it possible to eliminate coal by 2033,” the government, led by Conservative Prime Minister Petr Fiala, said.

The former Czech executive, led by billionaire Andrej Babis, did not approve a target date for giving up coal, but an advisory group recommended 2038 in a plan that was criticized by environmental NGOs for not being ambitious enough.

Environmental activists said on Friday that 2033 is an unjustifiably late date. “The Czech government is well aware that scientists have told us that European states must give up coal by 2030. They need to speed up the plan,” said Mahi Sideridou, director of Europe Beyond Coal, according to Agerpres.

In parallel with the abandonment of coal, the Czech Republic wants to become more dependent on nuclear energy, while neighboring Germany wants to shut down all nuclear power plants by the end of this year.

Germany and other EU member states, such as Austria, have expressed opposition to a European Commission proposal that under certain conditions nuclear and gas-fired power plants could be considered “green” investments.

The Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade announced on Friday that it was a “priority” for it to support nuclear and renewable energy.

The Czech Republic currently relies on six nuclear reactors that produce a third of its electricity needs. Prague authorities are finalizing a plan to build a new reactor and are working on plans for other units.