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Germany's nuclear energy comeback
Germany may return to nuclear power after years of phase-out.
In brief
Germany may return to nuclear power after years of phase-out. Germany could restart nuclear power plants as EU climate targets shift to include low-carbon options. Originally reported by EUobserver.
Germany's nuclear phase-out
Germany shut down its last nuclear power plants in 2023, ending Angela Merkel's nuclear exit policy.
Nuclear energy resurgence
Nuclear power is making a strong comeback across Europe as political support grows for nuclear energy.
Chancellor Merz's stance
Chancellor Friedrich Merz initially said Germany's nuclear phase-out was irreversible but now faces internal party disagreement.
EU climate target proposal
Germany wants nuclear energy included in EU climate targets for 2040 while keeping renewable energy targets intact.
European nuclear trends
Italy plans to revive nuclear after Chernobyl, Poland builds first reactor, and several EU countries consider nuclear power.
Nuclear energy challenges
Nuclear power faces high costs, waste concerns, accident risks, and uranium supply dependencies in Europe.
The short version
Germany could restart nuclear power plants as EU climate targets shift to include low-carbon options.
