Malta registered one of the lowest percentages of interest with regards support of nuclear energy according to a Eurobarometer survey with just 15%. Other low percentages were registered in Cyprus (only 7% in favour), Austria (14%) and Greece (18%).
A high percentage of the Maltese replied with a 'don't know' to questions on radioactive waste and nuclear energy for the simple reason we do not have them in Malta. Thus the Maltese in general are not much informed or aware of the subject.
The survey was conducted between February and March 2008.
In turn, Italy registered an increase to 43% of Italians in favour of nuclear energy since the previous 30% registered in winter 2005. Around 46% are “quite or definitely against” nuclear energy.
The most fervid nuclear energy supporters are the Czech Republic and Lithuania with 64% followed by Hungary and Bulgaria with 63%. Sweden and Finland follow closely with 62% and 61% respectively.
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