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Future News - Germany is turning pro-nuclear force

Germany is turning pro-nuclear force

Germany is turning pro-nuclear force

Originally submitted by Tuomo Kuosa
last updated by Rafael Popper

Weak Signal's progress: basic

This Weak Signal came from: 
European Commission Framework Programme for RTD

The theme/scheme related to this Weak Signal: 
Theme 5 - Energy

The sub-theme that best relates to this Weak Signal: 
Knowledge for energy policy-making

When did the Weak Signal manifest ? 
2005-now

Weak Signal's description 
Angela Merkels CDU won the German parliamentary elections. Immediatelly after the victory CDU declared that they want to expand the use of nuclear force beyond 2032, which used to be the date of ending the use of nuclear force. Germany is one of the strongest players in EU energy politics.