BERLIN, Aug. 1 (Xinhuanet) -- Most Germans want to put an end to nuclear energy in the country, a survey published on Monday indicated.

    The poll, done by pollster Emnid for the environment group of Greenpeace, found that 70 percent of Germans are in favor of phasing out of nuclear energy in Germany.

    Atomic power has become an issue in Germany's mid-September national elections. Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's government has moved to begin phasing out nuclear power. But conservative opposition chancellor candidate Angela Merkel has proposed to extend the lifespan of the nation's nuclear installations.

    The poll showed that 26 percent of those surveyed wanted to see a much faster withdrawal from atomic power than currently done by the government. Enditem