1. From taboo to acknowledgement: the evolving politics of nuclear energy Brussels, 2 July 2008 Edit Herczog Member of the European Parliament

2. Nuclear energy’s support has significantly increased since 2004 2004 2005 2006 2007 Average share of nuclear supporters in the EP 100% 0% 50% Place of nuclear in the EP debates Taboo Acknowledgment Recognition This inversion occurred thanks to a more open, objective and transparent debate.

3. Nuclear energy is high on the EP’s agenda 11 purely nuclear energy topics 2004-2007 18 plenary resolutions touch on nuclear 2004-2007

4. 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!”