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.

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"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 Schulze Federal Environment Minister <b><i>"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."</i></b>

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Agreements on atomic energy

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IAEA, NEA and more institutions

International cooperation in the field of nuclear safety

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Nuclear Safety | 14.06.19

Third meeting of the German-Belgian Nuclear Commission

The German-Belgian Nuclear Commission continued its exchange about relevant nuclear installations on both sides of the border and discussed, among other topics, various aspects of nuclear waste management.

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Nuclear Safety | 12.04.19

Successful conclusion of second IRRS mission

On 12 April, a commission of international experts issued a report awarding top marks to Germany’s nuclear licensing and supervisory authorities at Federal and Länder level.

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Nuclear Safety | 09.07.18

Opinion on Doel and Tihange nuclear power plants

Germany‘s Reactor Safety Commission has published an opinion on crack zones in the reactor pressure vessels of the Tihange and Doel nuclear power plants. Most of the German experts questions relating to safety issues are resolved.

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Nuclear Safety | 15.06.18

Second meeting of the German-Belgian Nuclear Commission

This year, the talks focused again on the findings discovered at the Tihange 2 und Doel 3 nuclear power plants close to the German border.

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Nuclear Safety | 16.02.18

A new portal compiles information on nuclear safety

The federal government and the federal states activate a new portal at www.nuclearsafety.de This website compiles and presents information on nuclear safety.