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Nuclear Power

Nuclear power's return to vogue as an effective, climate-friendly energy source has reignited old fears of a Chernobyl meltdown or nuclear waste storage -- even the target of a potential terrorist attack. In Germany, the government controversially extended the lifespan of nuclear reactors by more than a decade.

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A Grave Threat to Industry in Germany - Sean Gallup / Getty Images

Growing Energy Crisis A Grave Threat to Industry in Germany

The German economy has long been rooted in the country's industrial prowess. But with energy prices skyrocketing, many companies face a murky future. Some have begun considering relocation, highlighting a possible long-term threat to the country's business model.

"Germany's Policies Have Done Tremendous Damage To Europe" - Jedrzej Nowicki / DER SPIEGEL

Poland's Prime Minister on Ukraine War and Energy Crisis "Germany's Policies Have Done Tremendous Damage To Europe"

In an interview, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki argues that Berlin has been too tentative in Ukraine and misguided with its energy policies. He also reiterates his country's demand for World War II reparations and accuses the European Union of plotting against Warsaw. Interview Conducted by Jan Puhl

Nuclear Energy Standby Proposal Has Germany's Greens Seeing Red - Marlena Waldhausen / Agentur Focus

Habeck's Meltdown Nuclear Energy Standby Proposal Has Germany's Greens Seeing Red

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck was on the verge of becoming a political superstar. But now, the Green Party heavyweight may be experiencing a meltdown in the face of the country's looming energy shortages – and his proposal to use nuclear power to bridge the gap if worse comes to worst.

What the Natural Gas Shortage Means for Germany - HANNIBAL HANSCHKE / REUTERS

A Winter of Privation? What the Natural Gas Shortage Means for Germany

Gazprom is no longer delivering natural gas to Germany through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline. What does that mean for the coming winter? We have answers to the most pressing questions. By Claus Hecking, Benedikt Müller-Arnold und Gerald Traufetter

Germany's Green Party Confronts Its Last Taboo - MICHELE TANTUSSI / REUTERS

Nuclear Power for the Winter Germany's Green Party Confronts Its Last Taboo

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck wants to keep two nuclear power plants on standby to prevent electricity shortages this winter now that Putin has cut energy supplies. The Green Party will have to decide if it can reconcile this with the anti-atomic position that served as its genesis. Will the party revolt? By Marina Kormbaki, Serafin Reiber, Jonas Schaible und Gerald Traufetter

Fighting Near Ukrainian Power Plant Raises Risk of an Atomic Accident - Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Authority / AFP

Nuclear Worries Fighting Near Ukrainian Power Plant Raises Risk of an Atomic Accident

Russia's military controls the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, one of the largest in the world. Several rockets have struck the site in recent days, but who’s firing them? A team of DER SPIEGEL journalists investigated. By Thore Schröder und Katja Lutska

Germany Sees Tidal Shift in Sentiment Toward Atomic Energy - Armin Weigel / picture alliance / dpa

Nuclear Power? Yes Please! Germany Sees Tidal Shift in Sentiment Toward Atomic Energy

According to a new survey from DER SPIEGEL, three quarters of all Germans want to continue the operations of Germany's remaining nuclear power plants, throwing into question the country's much-touted plan to phase out nuclear energy. Is the country about to make a U-turn on the issue?

Where Will Germany Get Its Energy in the Future? - Youcef Krache / DER SPIEGEL

A Global Shopping Tour Where Will Germany Get Its Energy in the Future?

Germany must not only free itself from Russian gas, but from fossil fuels altogether. Where will those future energies come from?

Merkel's Legacy on Russia Casts a Shadow over Her Party - Guido Bergmann / BPA / laif

A Few Sanctions and That Was It Merkel's Legacy on Russia Casts a Shadow over Her Party

Angela Merkel knew how brutal Vladimir Putin could be. But under her leadership, Germany became increasingly dependent on Russian natural gas. Her energy policy errors are now weighing heavily on the country. By Florian Gathmann, Dirk Kurbjuweit und Gerald Traufetter

Germany's Alternatives to Putin's Gas - Wojciech Wrzesien / Shutterstock

LNG Imports and Nuclear Power Germany's Alternatives to Putin's Gas

The German government is currently bracing itself for a period without Russian energy supplies. All ideas are on the table, even extending the lifespans of nuclear power plants that are slated to close this year. Will energy security now trump climate protection?

Germany's Stricter New Emissions Goals Present Huge Challenge - Paul Langrock

Quiet Energy Revolution Germany's Stricter New Emissions Goals Present Huge Challenge

Germany's high court ruled in April that the government had to do more in the fight against global warming. The tough new emissions targets will be difficult to meet.

“It Is an Undeniable Fact that Nuclear Energy Is Clean Energy” - Anadolu Agency / Getty Images

International Atomic Energy Agency Chief “It Is an Undeniable Fact that Nuclear Energy Is Clean Energy”

In an interview, Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, discusses the Iran deal, the aspirations of countries like Saudi Arabia to develop nuclear power, and why he believes the controversial energy source is still green. Interview Conducted by Dietmar Pieper

German Failure on the Road to a Renewable Future - Paul Langrock/ Zenit/ Laif

Climate Stasis German Failure on the Road to a Renewable Future

In 2011, German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced the country was turning away from nuclear energy in favor of a renewable future. Since then, however, progress has been limited. Berlin has wasted billions of euros and resistance is mounting. Von Frank Dohmen, Alexander Jung, Stefan Schultz und Gerald Traufetter

Is Radiation As Bad As We Thought? - dpa Picture-Alliance / Fredrik von Erichsen/ picture alliance / dpa

The Chernobyl Conundrum Is Radiation As Bad As We Thought?

Thirty years after the Chernobyl disaster, it has become clear that radioactivity might be less harmful than originally thought. Some researchers even believe it may be beneficial in small doses. Von Manfred Dworschak

Iran Is Much More Modern Than You Think - MOHAMMAD BERNO/ AFP

The Persian Paradox Iran Is Much More Modern Than You Think

People in the West tend to have a monolithic view of Iran. But there's a lot more to the country than the mullah-led theocracy, and it often gets ignored. And national pride is alive and well. Von Erich Follath

US Navy Sailors Search for Justice after Fukushima Mission - AFP/US Navy

'Uncertain Radiological Threat' US Navy Sailors Search for Justice after Fukushima Mission

In March of 2011, the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan rushed to Japan to help after the disastrous tsunami. Since then, many sailors from that ship have fallen ill, possibly as a result of exposure to radiation from the Fukushima nuclear meltdown. They will soon have their day in court. Von Alexander Osang

Utilities Look to German Taxpayers - Bernd W¸stneck/ picture alliance / dpa

Bad Banks for Nuclear Plants Utilities Look to German Taxpayers

Fearing astronomical cost overruns, German utility companies want to shift responsibility for dismantling nuclear power plants to the government. Despite the billions of euros in risks it entails, the proposal could still prove attractive for Berlin. Von Frank Dohmen und Dietmar Hawranek

'This Is a Step Forward, Without a Doubt' - REUTERS/ GeoEye/ IHS Janes Analysis

Olli Heinonen on Iran 'This Is a Step Forward, Without a Doubt'

Former IAEA deputy secretary general Olli Heinonen says the nuclear deal with Iran is an important one, with verifiable results and a timetable for a final agreement. Still, he argues, "there is no reason to celebrate." Von Erich Follath

Winners and Losers in Geneva Nuclear Deal - Str/ dpa

Tehran Treaty Winners and Losers in Geneva Nuclear Deal

The Geneva nuclear treaty with Tehran offers the West new opportunities and could change the world. But secret documents suggest it is the hardliners in Iran who stand to profit the most from the new opening. The clear losers are Israel and Saudi Arabia. Von SPIEGEL Staff

UK's New Reactor Spurs Debate in Germany - Carsten Rehder/ dpa

Nuclear Divergence UK's New Reactor Spurs Debate in Germany

The UK's decision to build a new nuclear power plant has thrown Germany's vow to shut down its own nuclear plants into relief. Critics argue Germany's decision was emotional, not practical -- others disagree. Von Rupert Neate

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