A factory in Niedersachsen, Lingen is collaborating with the Russian state-owned company Rosatom to produce hexagonal nuclear fuel elements for Eastern European nuclear power plants. The joint venture aims to reduce dependence on Russian fuel, yet concerns about industrial espionage and security risks have been raised by environmental groups and local politicians. As the production model awaits approval from the Niedersachsen Environmental Ministry, the implications of foreign involvement in critical infrastructure remain under scrutiny, alongside the complexities of regulatory responsibilities.

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