Loviisa power plant, owned by Finnish energy company Fortum, in Loviisa, Finland. Photo: Roni Rekomaa / Lehtikuva
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Support for nuclear energy in Finland has surged to its highest level in years, according to a new survey commissioned by Energy Industry Finland (Energiateollisuus ry) and conducted by Verian.
The poll, conducted in April 2025 with 1,016 respondents, found that 68 percent of Finns view nuclear energy positively. Only 9 percent expressed a negative view, while 21 percent said they had mixed feelings.
The last time support reached similar levels was during the 2023 energy crisis. Of those surveyed, 32 percent said they were fully supportive of nuclear power, with another 36 percent mostly positive. Just 2 percent were entirely opposed.
Jari Kostama, Director of Production at Energy Industry Finland, said the figures reflect a growing public recognition of nuclear energy’s role in ensuring a stable supply of low-emission electricity.
“Citizens understand the crucial part nuclear energy plays in providing dependable, low-carbon power that keeps Finnish electricity supplies secure under all conditions,” Kostama said.
He added that nuclear technology has also been increasingly discussed as a developing and enabling field, including for smaller-scale electricity and district heating production.
The survey showed that 69 percent of Finns accept nuclear energy as a tool for combating climate change. Nuclear plants provide predictable energy output, helping to stabilise electricity prices.
Meanwhile, a full overhaul of Finland’s Nuclear Energy Act is progressing. Planned reforms aim to streamline licensing procedures and support the creation of a common European nuclear market. A draft law is expected to be circulated for comments this summer, with parliamentary handling set for the autumn.
Kostama emphasised the importance of national regulations enabling serial production of reactors and contributing to a unified European market.
“Clean electricity is a key national strength in competing for international industrial investments,” he said.
Kostama also pointed to Finland’s world-first launch of safe, permanent nuclear waste storage by Posiva, noting that it further boosts public trust in the sector.
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Source: www.helsinkitimes.fi
