Germany's environment ministry on Wednesday approved a controversial joint French-Russian project to produce nuclear fuel rods. The venture will operate in the northwestern German town of Lingen.
The project is a collaboration between a subsidiary of the French company Framatome and Russia's state-owned energy corporation, Rosatom. The venture focuses on manufacturing fuel rods specifically designed for Russian-built nuclear reactors.
The approval has sparked concern among critics, with opponents raising fears over potential Russian espionage linked to the cooperation.
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