Group 1 - The German government has approved an action plan to build the world's first nuclear fusion power plant, aiming to invest over €2 billion (approximately ¥16.72 billion) in the field by 2029 for research and infrastructure development [1][3] - Nuclear fusion energy is expected to provide clean, safe, and resource-efficient electricity, potentially becoming a key pillar for social and economic development [3] - The plan includes establishing a nuclear fusion ecosystem involving academia and industry, improving talent training systems, and enhancing international cooperation [5] Group 2 - The nuclear fusion sector in Germany has previously criticized the government for a lack of support mechanisms and regulations, urging for a commitment of €3 billion to build a demonstration plant to maintain a competitive edge [5] - Key startups in the nuclear fusion field believe that if Germany's support remains at the basic research level, it may fall behind the US and China, advocating for industrial pilot projects to be operational by 2030 and the first commercial fusion plant to be completed by the late 2030s [5]