Germany: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV; lead responsibility); the competent federal state ministries of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria
Austria: Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (BMEIA), Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK) and federal states
Meetings
Annual, chair alternates
Tasks
The DÖE mainly addresses issues related to radiation protection, safety in research reactors and nuclear waste management.