In light of the immensity and gravity of the energy crisis in Europe, the French government indicated its plans a few months ago to drastically amend its stance on nuclear power.
After having lobbied for the use of renewable energies instead of nuclear power to address the nation’s energy demands, France has now been forced by circumstances to urgently relaunch an ambitious nuclear investment policy. The mandate to close power stations, initiated during President Emmanuel Macron’s previous five-year term, is no longer relevant.