Germany Prepares for Return of Nuclear Waste from France

Four Castor containers with radioactive waste are set to be transported to Philippsburg by the end of the year amid security concerns.

Germany's nuclear phase-out has led to the return of radioactive waste from France to be temporarily stored at Philippsburg.
The transport of four Castor containers from La Hague, France, to Philippsburg, Germany, will be conducted by rail, with details kept confidential for security reasons.
Local authorities and residents express concerns about the adequacy of security measures against modern threats, prompting legal action for a review of storage permissions.
The EnBW energy company assures that the containers are tested for safety and that the transport will adhere to high security standards.
The lack of a permanent nuclear waste disposal site in Germany remains a pressing issue, with calls for expedited solutions to avoid indefinite interim storage.