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Citizens' initiative Weiden-Neustadt: Opposition to new nuclear power plant
On June 18, 2025, the citizens' initiative in Weiden will provide information about nuclear sites and cross-border participation.
Citizens' initiative Weiden-Neustadt: Opposition to new nuclear power plant
The resistance against nuclear energy production is making waves, and the citizens' initiative (BI) against nuclear facilities in Weiden-Neustadt is organizing a meeting onJune 18, 2025from7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.man information meeting. The event location is the Kunstverein/Neues Linda at Ledererstrasse 6. This meeting is aimed at members of the initiative and anyone interested in informing about the planned developments in Tušimice in northern Bohemia, just 100 km away. Furthermore, an exchange about the general concerns in the northern Upper Palatinate is sought.
Comprehensive discussions are planned on options for action within the framework of cross-border participation of the population. Participants also have the chance to work on a draft of a general and individually customizable model statement. This is done in accordance with the publications of the Bavarian State Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection (STMUV), which provide information on the conditions of participation and the deadline for objections. For further details, those interested can visit the BI website: www.biwaanaa.de.
Current developments in nuclear energy
The construction of new nuclear power plants is a hotly debated topic in Europe. One example is the planned Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Great Britain. Two pressurized water reactors with a total output of around 3,340 megawatts are being planned here and will have a lifespan of 60 years. The British government has launched a cross-border environmental impact assessment (EIA) in order to include neighboring countries, including Germany, in the discussions. After all, Germany is also a party to the Espoo Convention, which promotes public participation in cross-border environmental issues schleswig-holstein.de informed.
In the European Union, nuclear energy is seen as a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels and currently delivers almost26% of electricity. However, the debate about the safety of nuclear power plants has intensified since the Chernobyl and Fukushima disasters. European legislation on safety and the handling of radioactive waste is therefore a central part of energy policy. Directive 2013/59/Euratom sets basic safety standards and also promotes the safe disposal of spent fuel. These developments in the EU are being followed in detail by the EU Commission europarl.europa.eu explained.
At the same time, fromMay 30 to July 3, 2025an accompanying exhibition entitled “Solarpunks” took place in the art association. This climate-neutral art exhibition aims to promote dialogue about alternative energies and gives the topic of nuclear energy an artistic perspective.
The information meeting on June 18th will not only be a platform for exchanging information about current challenges in nuclear energy, but will also provide space for creative approaches and solutions.