The Politics of Nuclear Energy in the European Union

Framing the Discourse: Actors, Positions and Dynamics

For the foreseeable future, the overall use of nuclear electricity in the European Union is unlikely to change significantly despite the controversies surrounding its use amongst the EU’s nation-states. The author questions the role that nuclear electricity plays in meeting the challenges of providing secure, competitive and sustainable energy to support the development of the low carbon economy in the EU. The analysis presented focuses on the evolution of the discourse on nuclear energy amongst policymakers at European and national levels as well as amongst the public.

Authors: Pamela Barnes, Ian Barnes
Published April 23, 2018 by Verlag Barbara Budrich, 292 pages

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