(cont'd from yesterday's post)
For many years, France has had a fleet of nuclear power plants which produce most of its energy. Their largest domestic energy source as of 2024 was nuclear. It may be a big reason why les Francais for many years paid a low price for power.
Energy costs are a big aggravation because they pay higher prices now, due to European Union policies. The EU integrates the whole European market for power, including countries like Germany in which power prices are high. The French can't take advantage of their own lower cost power production.
Russia used to provide France with natural gas at a low price. The EU has forbidden that. So, France must now get liquified natural gas from the US at a significantly higher price.
France plans to support the construction and operation of six new nuclear generators. But the EU has opened an "in-depth investigation" into whether that plan complies with their rules.
There are other issues too, of course. Frexit enthusiasts want their country's freedom to make their own decisions regarding what is best for them. It's sovereignty. Vive la France!
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