Ten years after deciding to abandon nuclear energy, where does Germany stand?

After 35 years of generating both electricity and controversy, the Grohnde nuclear power station will go offline forever on December 31. © FRANCE 24

Ten years after voting to abandon nuclear power, Germany is approaching the finish line. Six nuclear power stations are still working, but three will be shut down this year and the rest the following year. Putting aside the issue of how to dismantle the plants, the big question now is the transition to renewable energy – which slowed down in 2020 – and how to shut down coal-fired plants. It's a triple challenge for Germany, especially since green policy will take centre stage in the September elections. Our correspondents report.