# Germany's nuclear energy comeback

> Germany may return to nuclear power after years of phase-out.
- Title: Germany's nuclear energy comeback · EUobserver | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: germany, nuclear energy, eu climate targets, renewable energy, french flamanville reactor, chernobyl, fukushima, energy crisis, politics, world, Germany's, nuclear
- Source: EUobserver — https://euobserver.com/241010/listen-will-germany-come-back-to-nuclear-energy
- Published: 2026-10-05T08:43:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: germany, nuclear energy, eu climate targets, renewable energy, french flamanville reactor, chernobyl, fukushima, energy crisis, politics, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Germany could restart nuclear power plants as EU climate targets shift to include low-carbon options.