Germany was the main submitter in the first resolution presented, with Russia, United Kingdom, Indonesia, Australia and France being co-submitters. The resolution expressed Germany’s feelings as being against nuclear energy, stating that there are other forms of renewable energy that work just as well. After the resolution was proposed, France, Australia, and the Russian Federation surprisingly removed themselves as co-submitters, leaving only the United Kingdom and Indonesia as countries in favour of the resolution. 

The Russian Federation approached the stand in fury, stating that since Germany’s transition to other renewable energy sources (not nuclear), their cost of electricity has increased significantly. In comparison to France, a country which relies heavily on nuclear energy, has had a much lower cost of electricity in recent years. The Russian Federation expressed that this comparison proves that nuclear energy is a more effective alternative to other renewable energy sources. Germany later debunked this declaration, claiming that their skyrocketing prices were not due to nuclear energy usage, but due to the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine. The chairs strongly encouraged amendments to be made, seeing as how three countries removed themselves as co-submitters, suggesting they are now against the resolution.

Finally, after many speeches opposing the resolution, an amendment proposed to strike operative clause 1 from the resolution was proposed. Fierce debate followed this suggestion, ultimately leading to the overwhelming passing of the amendment.However, even after the amendment was made, an overwhelming minority meant that the resolution was in the end, not passed.

Soon after, France proposed a new resolution. It originally seemed unpopular as many delegates, including the Russian Federation and the United Kingdom pointed out flaws in the resolution, ultimately calling it “useless”. However, despite fierce debate from opposing arguments, the resolution passed. 

During a break, interviewers took the liberty of asking the delegate a couple of questions. When asked if they think we have made progress during the debate sessions, Germany and the Russian Federation answered yes. Saying that “we’ve had numerous good debates around the usage of nuclear technology and renewable energy and how those can help address the climate crisis. Not only that but we have also spoken about Germany’s success in moving away from nuclear energy into more safe forms of renewable energy.” (Germany). It seems like Germany is proud of their ability to move away from the use of nuclear energy sources.