Nuclear Safety

Nuclear Safety

The framework conditions for the use of nuclear energy in the Federal Republic of Germany are stipulated in the Basic Law and the Atomic Energy Act. Following the events at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant the framework conditions to phase out nuclear power for the commercial generation of electricity in Germany were further specified by the 13th Act amending the Atomic Energy Act. With the amended Atomic Energy Act entering into force, eight nuclear power plants immediately forfeited their operating licenses.

"The Federal Environment Ministry is a key driver of modernisation that is making our country fit for the future: this means moving away from dangerous paths like nuclear power."

Svenja SchulzeFederal Environment Minister

Latest on Nuclear Safety

Nature/Biological Diversity | 10.09.21

World Conservation Union calls for resolute action

The core demand of the manifesto is to equally consider the two key global challenges climate change and biodiversity loss in the economic recovery and interconnect the topics to a greater degree.
Climate | 07.09.21

Supporting transition to green steel production at ArcelorMittal Hamburg

The ArcelorMittal H2H project will implement a low-carbon, hydrogen-based steel production process on an industrial scale.
Circular Economy | 02.09.21

International Ministerial Conference to combat marine litter

Representatives from the governments of Germany, Ecuador, Ghana and Viet Nam hosted a first International Ministerial Conference on Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution in Geneva.
Nature/Biological Diversity | 30.08.21

Colombia extends invitation to COP15 preparatory meeting

At the invitation of Colombian President Iván Duque, Environment State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth takes part in a high-level meeting to prepare for the 15th World Biodiversity Conference.
Europe | 30.08.21

Survey of sustainable activities at European public banks

How can state banks best help with climate protection? A survey commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment is to provide answers to questions of EU taxonomy.
Climate | 04.08.21

Power-to-X fuels open up new perspectives

Many regions of the world have potential for producing the new energy carrier, according to the Global PtX Potential Atlas.

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