Niedersachsen's Environment Ministry is currently conducting a nuclear licensing procedure for Advanced Nuclear Fuels (ANF), a Framatome subsidiary, regarding a proposed cooperation with Russia's Rosatom to produce hexagonal fuel elements of Russian design in Lingen. Environment Minister Christian Meyer (Greens) deems Russian involvement politically fatal and views collaboration with Rosatom critically, despite the legal review. While "Politico" reported federal conditional approval, the federal government did not confirm, emphasizing Niedersachsen's approval authority, though a federal statement was sent to Hannover. Anti-nuclear activists from AgiEL and SOFA Münster held a vigil in Lingen, expressing fears for internal and external security, with ".ausgestrahlt" highlighting EU-wide security concerns if Rosatom gains access.