Further retardation could lead to a hold-up of nuclear reactor dismantling

The following issues concerning the consequences of the German nuclear power phaseout are discussed: the cost of reactor dismantling could increase; the complete deconstruction of a nuclear power plant including environmental revitalization take a time of 10-15 years; the largest challenge is the still unsolved problem of final disposal; further retardations could trigger a complete deadlock of the deconstruction due to completely filled interim storage facilities. A further problem is the knowledge preservation due to the lack of students.