The move follows a recent decision by environment minister Sigmar Gabriel to reject an application from RWE to transfer some 30 TWh from its Muelheim-Kaerlich facility to Biblis.

RWE contends that Gabriel has no legal grounds for the decision, but if it fails to convince Merkel, a legal challenge is expected to follow.


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