- German Environment Minister Steffi Lembke said on Wednesday that the energy crisis meant it was “reasonable” to keep two nuclear plants running for three months beyond their planned closure, but that she rejected any further extension.
- The Green politician’s remarks contrast with the stance of coalition partners the Free Democrats (FDP), who favor an indefinite extension to the usage of nuclear power in Germany amid the predicted energy supply shortage in winter.
- The move does not go far enough for the junior coalition partner, the FDP, which has called for a third remaining plant, Emsland, also to remain online and for the plants to remain operational for several more years.
Germany’s Greens reject nuclear plant extension beyond winter 28.09.2022
