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I have skimmed these kinds of articles, and maybe I am missing another important reason for this happening, but I am not seeing it. Is it essentially: people are scared of nuclear?

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Nuclear is pretty unpopular in Germany, especially since Fukushima. In 2012 73% of Germans were in favor of the phase-out compared to 16% opposed. I don't think it's fair to characterize that as people being scared though. Some certainly may be, but others have different reasons.

I think it's unfortunate given the climate, energy and geopolitical situation, but the Government is doing what the people clearly want it to do.

Are the other reasons that you are referring to likely related to nuclear not being "green" enough?

Unfortunately fear is often the primary motivator for alot of irrational decisions & behaviour.

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