Overview
- In a new interview, the Bavarian premier called for building smaller, "smart" reactors in Germany, citing examples in Canada and ongoing work in parts of Europe.
- He argued these mini reactors would require less state support than earlier nuclear plants.
- Söder criticized current policy as inconsistent for importing US fracked gas and nuclear-generated power from neighbors while rejecting domestic drilling and nuclear generation.
- He urged tapping gas deposits in northern Germany and called for a serious review of whether rare‑earth extraction in Germany is viable.
- He linked the proposed shift to protecting competitiveness and automotive jobs, while official policy still commits Germany to a nuclear phase‑out with no announced change.