French President Emmanuel Macron has announced his intention to build six new nuclear power plants and consider building eight more to achieve the goal of decarbonization.
President Macron made a speech in eastern Belfort on the 10th, emphasizing that the only way to achieve the goal of decarbonization is to rely on nuclear power in combination with renewable energy.
In addition, it announced that it would consider building six new nuclear power plants and eight more nuclear power plants undertaken by a French company, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to virtually zero by 2050.
In addition, among the nuclear power plants currently in operation, we are considering extending the operation period to 50 years or more for those that are possible.
In his speech, President Macron said, "After the Fukushima nuclear accident, some countries turned their backs on the nuclear power plant and France has neglected to invest, but 220,000 people are engaged and tens of thousands of new jobs are expected. The nuclear industry must be revived in order to protect the nuclear power plant. "
Regarding nuclear energy policy, the EU-European Union announced earlier this month that it would conditionally recognize nuclear power as a "sustainable economic activity" and encourage investment.
It seems that President Macron will launch a new nuclear power plant immediately after the EU has announced its policy, and will appeal to voters to promote industry and create employment for the presidential election that is approaching two months later.