Ecology and Growth: Macron’s Dilemma before Elections
Ecology and Growth: Macron’s Dilemma before Elections

Author(s): Łukasz Maślanka
Subject(s): Politics, National Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies, Governance, Economic policy, Environmental and Energy policy, Government/Political systems
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: France; development; governance; ecology; growth; economy;
Summary/Abstract: Protection of the environment is increasingly influencing the voting preferences of the French. The initiatives put forward by the authorities, such as subsidies for zero-emission cars or the reduction of dependence on nuclear energy, aim to reconcile economic growth with a commitment to the environment. The current environmental policy of President Emmanuel Macron, although criticised both by environmentalists and business interests, may gain voter recognition and favour the development of French non-carbon technologies.

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