Berlin a ' Germany said it would extend the life of its nuclear reactors by 12 years on average on Monday after marathon talks on the controversial issue that will shape the energy policy of Europe's top economy.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel faced one of the biggest battles of her time in office Monday after announcing plans to put off the date when Europe's biggest economy abandons nuclear power.

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Anti-nuclear protests outside the chancellery in Berlin as Angela Merkel's government held talks on nuclear power stations.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel a s government agreed to extend the lifespan of nuclear power plants owned by companies including E.ON AG and RWE AG in exchange for payments to fund alternative energy projects.

Noted economist and financial author Richard Duncan says the U.S. should take advantage of low interest rates to fund a massive push into technological research, as only stimulus will be able to save the economy.