Merkel Challenges Anti-Nukes on Future Energy Plans

German Prime Minister Angela Merkel seems determined to force her anti-nuclear partners in her coalition government to start providing some solutions to the country's energy fix:

German Chancellor Angela Merkel asked the opponents of nuclear energy in Germany to come up with realistic solutions to the country's energy needs while paying heed to environmental issues.

"I'm saying that those who want both the nuclear phase-out and climate protection are now, naturally, called upon to provide answers," Merkel said in an interview on German Radio on Sunday.

For our post from last week on this topic, click here.

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