Christian Kühn becomes the new BASE President

Summary:

Christian Ku00fchn will take over as the head of the Federal Office for Nuclear Waste Disposal (BASE) on February 15, 2024. He will succeed Wolfram Ku00f6ning, who will retire at the end of January 2024. As President of BASE, Ku00fchn will be responsible for the selection process of the storage site for high-level radioactive waste, particularly for spent fuel from Germany's decommissioned nuclear power plants. The BASE will also ensure public participation and safety in nuclear disposal. Ku00fchn has extensive expertise in the field and has experience in societal participation and moderation processes.