Confidence-building measures for nuclear power

The gap between the presentation of the efficiency of German nuclear power and the question how the utilization of nuclear fission for peaceful purposes has been accepted by the consciousness of human beings, is growing increasingly wider. Consequently, sceptics in our economic field believe that it is already far too late for confidence-building measures. On the other hand, optimists point to recent signs which consider that a change in the thoughts and actions of politicians and journalists is possible. This paper presents possible steps for the improvement of the image of nuclear power in the eyes of the public. (orig.)