Scholz: Lifetime Extension Until Mid-April 2023 Most Sensible Solution
BERLIN (dpa-AFX) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has called for the lifetime extension of the three remaining nuclear power plants in Germany until mid-April 2023. “In the current situation, I believe that extending the lifetime (of the nuclear power plants) until mid-April 2023 is the most sensible solution,” Scholz said in an interview with the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung” (FAZ). This would create the necessary time to prepare for a possible winter with less gas supplies from Russia.
The plans for a lifetime extension are controversial. Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) has so far spoken out against them, but wants to have the issue examined in a stress test by the nuclear safety authority. The coalition agreement between the SPD, Greens and FDP states that the three remaining nuclear power plants should be shut down at the end of this year.
Scholz argued that the current situation was different from that at the time the coalition agreement was negotiated. “We are currently in a situation in which we have to do everything to ensure the security of energy supply in Germany,” said the Chancellor. He added that he had discussed the issue with Habeck, who was “open” to the idea of a lifetime extension.
The opposition parties welcomed Scholz’s announcement. CDU leader Friedrich Merz said it was “right and necessary” to extend the lifetime of the nuclear power plants. “The government is finally moving, even if it is late,” said Merz. FDP parliamentary group leader Christian Dürr also called the decision “correct”.
The decision on whether or not to extend the lifetime of the nuclear power plants is likely to be made in the coming weeks. The nuclear safety authority is currently conducting a stress test to determine whether the plants can be operated safely for a longer period of time.
Scholz: Laufzeitverlängerung bis Mitte April 2023 sinnvollste Lösung
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