Germany may consider delaying shutdowns of its remaining nuclear plants as Russia squeezes gas supplies. Birgit Jennen reports. Want the lowdown on European markets? In your inbox before the open, every day. Sign up here . Germany’s two most powerful leaders said delaying shutdowns of the country’s remaining nuclear plants needs to be considered to help ease an energy crunch this winter as Russia squeezes gas supplies. The increasing openness to extend the reactors comes with Europe in the middle of its worst energy crisis for decades, which has fueled inflation and put nations at the brink of a recession. That’s forcing politicians to look at all alternatives available, including nuclear energy, a technology Germany had decided to exit permanently by the end of the year. Olaf Scholz during the Government Open Day at the Chancellery, in Berlin, […]