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. Analysis presented focuses on the evolution of the discourse on nuclear energy amongst policy makers at European and national levels as well as amongst the public.
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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. Analysis presented focuses on the evolution of the discourse on nuclear energy amongst policy makers at European and national levels as well as amongst the public.
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The Politics of Nuclear Energy in the European Union: Framing the Discourse: Actors, Positions and Dynamics

The Politics of Nuclear Energy in the European Union: Framing the Discourse: Actors, Positions and Dynamics

by Pamela Mary Barnes, Ian Barnes
The Politics of Nuclear Energy in the European Union: Framing the Discourse: Actors, Positions and Dynamics

The Politics of Nuclear Energy in the European Union: Framing the Discourse: Actors, Positions and Dynamics

by Pamela Mary Barnes, Ian Barnes

Overview

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. Analysis presented focuses on the evolution of the discourse on nuclear energy amongst policy makers at European and national levels as well as amongst the public.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783847406877
Publisher: Verlag Barbara Budrich
Publication date: 04/23/2018
Pages: 292
Product dimensions: 5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.94(d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Pamela M. Barnes is Jean Monnet Chair ad personam in European Political Integration, Associate Lecturer at Lincoln International Business School, University of Lincoln, UK, and Research Associate at EU-Asia Institute, ESSCA School of Management in Angers, France. Ian G. Barnes is Professor Emeritus in European Studies, Jean Monnet Professor in European Economic Integration and the Head of International Partnerships at Lincoln International Business School, University of Lincoln, UK.

Table of Contents

Foreword 7

1 The future of nuclear energy in the European Union: political consensus and public acceptance 10

2 The Euratom Treaty, past, present and future? 33

3 The European Commission: establishing a "discourse of reassurance" 54

4 No role for the European Parliament - the democratic deficit of nuclear energy 74

5 Nuclear energy: ensuring energy security 94

6 Nuclear energy and sustainability - re-framing the discourse 117

7 Nuclear energy: 'too costly to meter' 144

8 Riding the 'nuclear roller coaster' - changing national policies 166

9 The public acceptance of a 'Devil's Bargain' 192

10 The European Union and nuclear weapons: the 'background noise' 218

Conclusions: The triumph of 'cynical' idealism and 'pragmatic acceptance' 244

List of illustrations 262

Terms and Abbreviations 264

Annexes 277

Index 287

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