Poles’ Perception of Energy Security and Nuclear Energy in the Midst of the Ukraine Crisis

The escalation of conflict in eastern Ukraine strongly impacts Polish society, with more and more Poles expressing fears over the military and economic well-being of their country. In this reality, efforts aimed at increasing Poland’s energy security through such investments as those in renewable energy production and nuclear power capacity are gaining importance. While Polish public opinion in general expresses its support for the announced construction of the first nuclear power plant in Poland, it is interesting to note the divergence between the mostly nuclear-enthusiastic east of the country and the much more sceptical western regions.