It is very likely that the Bundestag will decide to continue running the nuclear power plant in Emsland. But do we need electricity at all? And who is still working there? The most important questions and answers.
With his Basta decision, the Chancellor resolved a tough dispute between the FDP and the Greens. The result: In addition to the nuclear power plants in Neckarwestheim and Isar II, it is quite likely that the Emsland power plant in Lower Saxony will continue to run until April. Finally we can deal with other questions again, some in the government might think. But is that the right decision?
How long can the power plant in Emsland run?
According to the operator RWE, the power plant can still generate electricity with the available fuel until mid-April, but the output will decrease over the period.