
According to Green politician Giegold, the traffic light coalition is seeking talks with France to defuse the dispute over nuclear and gas. Investors warn that their inclusion would damage the credibility of the classification.
By Till Hoppe
Belgium's nuclear phaseout is actually a done deal. But shortly before the government makes its decision, the fronts within the governing coalition harden – especially the Liberals want to stick to nuclear power. The discussion is an example of how intensely the technology is currently being fought over in many countries in Europe.
By Charlotte Wirth
France is relying on nuclear power to achieve its climate targets. President Macron wants to invest in small nuclear power plants in particular in order to drive forward the energy transition. To finance this, nuclear energy must be classified as sustainable in the EU taxonomy. But the new technology also harbors many problems.
By Charlotte Wirth