Advanced Nuclear Fuels GmbH (ANF) in Lingen, Germany, has shifted focus to producing hexagonal fuel assemblies for Soviet-design reactors after Germany's nuclear phase-out. The project, involving a license agreement with Russian state corporation Rosatom, aims to reduce Eastern European dependence on Russian fuel but raises concerns about reliance on Russian technology. The approval process is contentious, with significant public opposition and skepticism from officials like Lower Saxony’s Environment Minister Christian Meyer. Critics argue that the project merely repackages Russian involvement in the nuclear sector, while ANF and Framatome claim it enhances energy security. The EU's sanctions on Rosatom are also discussed, highlighting ongoing ties with Russia.