German Green Party politician powerfully denounces nuclear closures! Ralf Fücks, politician and 41-year member of the Green Party, admits the phaseout was wrong and says why. There's still enough time to save many of the closed reactors. Full statement, in translation: "Germany is alone at home. But we're probably smarter than the rest of the world. [Chart showing only Germany still insisting on nuclear phaseout, all other countries having paused or reversed course] Dear people, I was a (rather active) nuclear opponent for decades. Now it's time to take note of a few facts: No other country shut down its nuclear power plants prematurely in the middle of the climate and energy crisis. The trend is towards extending the term. Numerous industrialized countries see nuclear power & renewables as complementary. Massive investments are again being made in R&D for the further development of nuclear energy. Whether this will lead to a new wave of investment remains to be seen. There are still good reasons to decide against nuclear power. But this path is also associated with high costs and risks. Instead of reciting old dogma, we should reevaluate things. The head is round so that thinking can change direction. Addendum: I am well aware that the share of nuclear power in global electricity production is falling while the expansion of renewable energy is growing exponentially. Nevertheless, in view of climate change, we chose the wrong order with "nuclear phase-out first". The primary goal must be to phase out coal, oil and natural gas. What complementary role nuclear energy will play in a climate-neutral energy system is an open question. In the EU + other industrialized countries, a combination of sun, wind, hydropower + nuclear power is emerging." Ralf is very brave to come out and say this publicly. So, for Fücks' sake, Germany should turn the reactors back on.