Germany: Bavaria mulls reopening nuclear plant under state control
17 April 2023 |
11:59 am
Hours after Germany closed its last three nuclear power plants, one state premier has sought powers to partially reverse the decision. A law change would allow Bavaria to operate the Isar 2 power station, he said.
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