EMEA > Germany in U-turn on nuclear, easing EU clean energy deadlock

Germany in U-turn on nuclear, easing EU clean energy deadlock

Published 11:23 on May 19, 2025 / Last updated at 11:23 on May 19, 2025 / EMEA, EU ETS

Germany has dropped its longstanding opposition to nuclear power in a significant shift under newly elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz, according to media reporting citing French and German officials.
Germany has dropped its longstanding opposition to nuclear power in a significant shift under newly elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz, according to media reporting citing French and German officials.


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