Former Chancellor Angela Merkel announced the shutdown of all German nuclear power plants in 2011, in response to a tsunami in Japan. 15 years later, a clear majority of Germans realize it was a mistake. Other sources of electricity, such as natural gas, are in tight supply with sanctions against Russia and LNG blockaded in the Middle East. Wind and solar have proven to be unstable, forcing Germany to rely on France's nuclear power plants to maintain a stable electric grid. Electricity prices in Germany are 2x to 3x more expensive than the USA, which is forcing Germany's manufacturers to close and move production to other countries. Lousy energy policy has consequences.(Wall Street Mav)