Baden-Württemberg's Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann (Greens) considers the decision to operate two southern German nuclear reactors as a reserve to be correct. "The top priority is the security of supply in the coming winter - especially with regard to grid stability," he said on Tuesday. The stress test shows that it makes sense and is necessary to make preparations for a possible extended operation of the two nuclear reactors in Neckarwestheim (Heilbronn district) and Isar in Bavaria. However, the nuclear phase-out is by no means in question. It is ensured that safety for people and the environment is guaranteed.

Baden-Württemberg's Environment Minister Thekla Walker (Greens) referred to open questions after the decision by Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (Greens). She wanted to discuss how to proceed with the federal government over the course of Tuesday and in the next few days and "clarify security aspects in particular". The energy group EnBW wants to check whether its Neckarwestheim nuclear power plant can be kept operational beyond the end of the year.

When presenting the results of a second grid stress test, Habeck announced that two of the three remaining nuclear power plants in Germany should serve as emergency reserves until mid-April - including Neckarwestheim.