PUBLIC PROTESTS AGAINST NUCLEAR POWER IN GERMANY

Turkey and Russia have signed an agreement committing Russian Atomstroyexport to build a nuclear power plant with a capacity of 4.8 GWe on Turkey's black sea coast. Russia will operate and fully own the facility. Politicians and businessmen present the deal as a step into a bright Turkish energy future while keeping silent to the public about the dangers and downfalls nuclear power holds. Yet, Germany has a longstanding history of a diverse and strong anti-nuclear movement that offers many interesting lessons to every Turkish citizen interested in health, the environment and peace. This article elaborates on the German movement's arguments and forms of protest.