If you read the industry’s response to the government report quoted later in the article, it seems consistent with the 12 month timeframe.
If the sector immediately prioritizes procurement of fuel assemblies to extend the operation of Germany’s plants, the reactors could have enough “in good time for a short cycle in winter 2022/2023,” allowing for larger refueling quantities to be procured later in summer 2023, the group suggested.
The government claims that it would take at least 12 months to get more fuel. That’s not something that’s a fact just because the government says so.
If you read the industry’s response to the government report quoted later in the article, it seems consistent with the 12 month timeframe.
There’s a difference between at least 12 months and likely <=12 months.