German poll: Majority for return to nuclear energy – DW – 04/04/2025
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Some 55% of Germans favor a reversal of nuclear policy according to a marketing poll. The issue has been a point of contention between parties seeking to form a coalition government.

Summary

A new Innofact poll shows 55% of Germans support returning to nuclear power, a divisive issue influencing coalition talks between the CDU/CSU and SPD.

While 36% oppose the shift, support is strongest among men and in southern and eastern Germany.

About 22% favor restarting recently closed reactors; 32% support building new ones.

Despite nuclear support, 57% still back investment in renewables. The CDU/CSU is exploring feasibility, but the SPD and Greens remain firmly against reversing the nuclear phase-out, citing stability and past policy shifts.

  • lumony@lemmings.worldEnglish
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    18 hours ago

    Yeah. You’re just showing us that you lack a fundamental understanding of how the power grid works.

    Nuclear keeps us on the teet of fossils fuels for longer than switching to renewables.

    It doesn’t, but I’d like to see you explain how.

    Nuclear takes too long to build.

    No it doesn’t. We still need more energy sources.

    Renewables can come online incrementally displacing fossil fuels far sooner.

    Our energy needs are not being met right now. I can’t stress this enough: you simply do not have even a basic level of understanding about how the power grid works.

    It drops the rate of damage faster.

    Yeah. You’re clueless.