Exploring the Factors Influencing Expansion of Nuclear Energy in Croatia

Krešimir Trontl, Mario Matijević, Dubravko Pevec and Radomir Ječmenica
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Krešimir Trontl: Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Mario Matijević: Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Dubravko Pevec: Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Radomir Ječmenica: Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Energies, 2021, vol. 14, issue 23, 1-19

Abstract: Nuclear energy is an option that enables a significant reduction of greenhouse gases emissions at the national and European Union (EU) level. However, it is also an option that is mostly influenced by public opinion and an option that has strong cross-border impact. Croatia does not consider nuclear options, but a possible future turn to nuclear might have an influence on other EU countries. The possibility for such a turn is analyzed, taking into account public opinion as well as historical and economic factors. Based on the results of a public opinion survey, it can be deduced that the Croatian public is not inclined to nuclear energy and considers it a risky option, although nuclear power plants in neighboring countries are not perceived as a high-risk threat. Trust in government as an information source is very low. Despite historical aspects that suggest scientific and expert knowledge capable of handling nuclear build, public opinion and the low economic framework indicate that a turn a to nuclear in Croatia is highly unlikely.

Keywords: public opinion; energy policy; Croatia; nuclear option; history; economy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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