THE BACK-END OF THE NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE IN GERMANY AFTER THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE UTILITIES

摘要

The presentation will explain the history and the latest developments of the back-end of the nuclear fuel circle in Germany. Especially the transitions and changes after the election in September 1998. The new coalition decided in their program to phase-out the use of nuclear energy comprehensively and irreversibly by law within this legislative period. After a long negotiation period an Agreement between the Government and the utilities was reached. The details and the consequences of this Agreement are explained.