What is status of nuclear energy in Germany?
In Germany, there are 17 nuclear plants in operation. Following the general election in October 2009, the new governing coalition has agreed in the coalition treaty to consider nuclear energy as a “bridging technology” until it can be replaced by renewable energies in a reliable manner. To that end, they are ready to extend the life cycle of the existing German nuclear power plants taking into account the rigorous German and international safety standards. The ban on building new nuclear power plants persists.