Habeck Rules Out Extending German Nuclear Plants

The German Economy Minister Robert Habeck dismissed plans of extending the countries nuclear plants lifespans over the weekend, claiming they would save the country 2% of gas use at most.

• "It is the wrong decision given the little we would save," he said.
• Habeck said he was open to extending the lifespan of one nuclear power plant in Bavaria if a stress test showed this was necessary to ensure the stability and supply of the electricity network in winter.
• The results from the stress test are expected at the end of the month or start of next.
• The WSJ had reported last week that Germany intended to expand the lifespan of the three nuclear plants because of the European gas crisis.