> An important story to remember about Germany, is how Fukushima led the country to stop using nuclear power. Merkel has a PhD in physics, so naturally she understands that nuclear power is green and just better than renewable and coal.
Merkel was also the responsible minister for reactor safety. She understands the risks, too.
> But after Fukushima, she was forced to stop nuclear plants
No, the exit was long before decided. The conservative government was trying to exit from the exit. But that would had created mass protests. Then Fukushima happened and basically everyone went back to the already agreed exit.
Merkel was also the responsible minister for reactor safety. She understands the risks, too.
> But after Fukushima, she was forced to stop nuclear plants
No, the exit was long before decided. The conservative government was trying to exit from the exit. But that would had created mass protests. Then Fukushima happened and basically everyone went back to the already agreed exit.