Except that the Merkel statement and the baseload myth isn't true. The current state of the German electricity architecture demonstrates this quite well.
I think you are quite aware that you are echoing SPD and CDU politicans who are making excuses for the lignite status quo. (Not sure if you are aware of their Energy company connections.)
Also, a nuclear strategy doesn't mix well with a renewable strategy. Quite the opposite. (France is a good example of this.)