From taboo to acknowledgement:

the evolving politics of nuclear energy

Brussels, 2 July 2008

Edit HerczogMember of the European Parliament

Nuclear energy’s support hassignificantly increased since 2004

2004

2005

2006

2007

Average share of nuclear supporters in the EP100%

0%

50%

Place of nuclear in the EP debates

Taboo

Acknowledgment

Recognition

This inversion occurred thanks to a moreopen, objective and transparent debate.

Nuclear energy is highon the EP’s agenda

Safety and securityLiabilityResearch

11 purely nuclear energy topics

2004-2007

Energy and environment policy

Research and Development

International cooperation and security

Technical measures

18 plenary resolutions touch on nuclear 2004-

2007

The door has been opened,but perceptions remain different

„Help! The wolf is entering!”

Opposers’ view: Supporters’ view:

„Hooray! We did it, we’re bigger!”