Germany is exploring a new approach towards the final management of its radioactive waste. During this international workshop, invited speakers representing different groups of stakeholders commented on relevant aspects of the new German approach being proposed. This served as a basis for subsequent round-table discussions. These proceedings provide a historical introduction to radioactive waste management in Germany, a detailed summary of the workshop presentations and discussions that took place, and also the NEA Secretariat’s reflections which help place the main lessons of the workshop into a wider perspective.

Foreword
Introduction to the German Context and Description of the Three Day Event
Summary of the Event
Community Visit
-Part 1. Briefing of the FSC and Other Workshop Participants
-Part 2. Stocktaking from Meeting with Local Stakeholders
-Session 1. The New Proposed Approach to Site Selection with Emphasis on Basis Premises
-Session 2. The New Proposed Approach to Site Selection with Emphasis on Stakeholder Involvement
-Session 3. The New Approach to Respnosibilities and Co-operation with Emphasis on Policy Aspects
-Session 4. Conclusions
International Perspective - NEA Secretariat
Appendix 1. Programme of the Event
Appendix 2. Overview Papers on the German Context
-Introduction
-Historical Background of Decision Making for Repository Projects in Germany by D. Appel
-Overview of the Work and Recommendations of the Recent AkEnd Committee by H. J. Haury
-Collective Action of Experts in Stalemate Situation by P. Hocke-Bergler and F. Gloede
-ILK on AkEnd: Short Report to FSC Workshop by C. Pescatore
-Political Roadmap towards an Operating Repository in Germany by R. Wernicke
Appendix 3. Overview Papers by External Rapporteurs and Concluding Remarks
-Roles and Responsibilities of Authorities, Science and Industry: Clarity and Coherence by S. van den Hove
-Engaging Stakeholders in New Waste Disposal Projects: Give Gorleben a Chance by E. Van Hove
-Concluding Remarks by Y. Le Bars
Appendix 4. List of Participants