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Wolfram König, President of the Federal Office for the Safety of Nuclear Waste Management Source: BASE

nuclear safety BASE President: Responsibility for nuclear safety lies with the Federal Government

In accordance with the German constitution, the responsibility for nuclear safety lies with the federal government - the Bundestag and all federal states, including Bavaria, have agreed to phase out nuclear energy. The ‘special path’ now requested by Bavaria therefore contravenes current law, emphasises BASE President Wolfram König in a statement on the current debate.

more2023.04.16
Figure: Two pages from the repository brochure Source: BASE

BASE comments on time perspective in the repository site selection procedure

BASE has analysed the BGE mbH’s report on the time perspectives of the search for a repository sites. Its conclusion: The search procedure must be evaluated. The aim of the evaluation must be to establish a realistic timetable.

more2023.03.15
Wolfram König, President of the Federal Office for the Safety of Nuclear Waste Management Source: BASE

nuclear safety Statement of BASE President: A question of safety

When assessing the pros and cons of a continued operation of nuclear power plants, safety concerns should be paramount. A lifetime extension would also mean another challenge for the search for a final repository in Germany. BASE President Wolfram König comments on the current debate.

more2022.07.28
European Union flags fly in the wind in front of the European Commission's Berlaymont building in Brussels Source: pa/dpa | Arne Immanuel Bänsch

BASE expert response on EU taxonomy

On 2 February 2022, the European Commission presented the Delegated Act (DA) on the classification of nuclear activities in line with Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council dated 18 June 2020 (known as the Taxonomy Regulation). BASE has carried out a technical assessment of the DA.

more2022.05.17
Entrance to the BASE Source: BASE

nuclear safety BASE provides inter-institutional information on Ukraine's nuclear situation

Following the conflict in Ukraine, nuclear facilities have for the first time become the target of armed conflict. On the BASE website, you will find an independent and broad range of information on topics regarding nuclear safety. In addition, we provide links to other institutions with expertise in the subjects of nuclear power and radioactivity.

more2022.03.10

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