Gas and electricity could become scarce and very expensive commodities in winter. European leaders are therefore already pledging solidarity. From many member states’ points of view, however, this also includes Germany keeping its remaining three nuclear power plants on the grid beyond the end of the year. Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal reported that the German government wants to postpone the shutdown. Federal Economic Affairs Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) issued a harsh denial, saying the report lacked „any factual basis“. Nevertheless, there are many indications that the coalition is laying the foundation for the politically sensitive decision.