Germany’s Lindner repitches nuclear to ease gas crisis
06 August 2022 |
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Finance Minister Christian Lindner has warned that Germany's gas crisis could spark an electricity shortage. Despite opposition from his Green coalition partner, he is pushing for a delayed phaseout of nuclear power.
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