Germany Narrows Nuclear Waste Repository Search to 5% of Territory

Germany's search for a permanent nuclear waste repository has been narrowed to five percent of federal territory, marking a significant step in a decades-long siting process. The selection criteria exclude geologically unsuitable regions, but the final site choice remains years away and politically contentious. This development signals progress in resolving Germany's nuclear legacy, though it does not alter near-term energy policy.

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