The majority of Italians surveyed by Italian research company IPR Marketing are still opposed to nuclear energy, 20 years after they voted in favour of the nuclear phase-out policy during a referendum. Italy held a referendum in 1987, following the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl. The majority of Italians were strictly opposed to nuclear power generation, and, as a result, all existing reactors were decommissioned.

According to the poll, 56% of those interviewed were opposed to the construction of any new nuclear build, while 70% were against any power stations being built near their homes. A total of 38% of people surveyed were in favour of new builds, and 25% said they would not mind a plant being constructed in their neighbourhood.

Divided into political trends, 67% of Italians interviewed from the centre-left were not in favour of any new build, while only 47% of those from the centre-right were opposed to the resurrection of nuclear power plants.

To consult the results of the opinion poll, please click here.