Surviving the Winter: France’s Preparations for a New Energy Crisis
Surviving the Winter: France’s Preparations for a New Energy Crisis

Author(s): Łukasz Maślanka
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Governance, Environmental and Energy policy, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: France; Energy Crisis; policy;
Summary/Abstract: Faced with the threat of a cut-off of gas supplies from Russia and the temporary shutdown of a large number of reactors, the French government has begun to encourage citizens and businesses to reduce their gas and electricity consumption. The most effective savings incentive would be a partial price release, but the resulting social discontent and recession could destabilise the political situation in the country, including undermining French support for Ukraine. The authorities are therefore promising to further limit price increases, while seeking alternative sources of electricity and gas supply.

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