Overview
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says he will sign the decree at the end of next week to publish the long-delayed multi‑year energy roadmap (PPE).
- The plan is set to slow onshore wind and solar deployment due to weaker-than-expected electrification of demand highlighted by RTE in December.
- Six EPR2 reactors will be included in the PPE with eight additional units listed as options, alongside a push for offshore wind and repowering of existing onshore parks.
- Renewable industry groups report guarantees of no moratorium and a relaunch of calls for tender after meetings at Matignon, with both renewable and nuclear actors saying they were reassured.
- Significant new nuclear output is not expected before the mid‑to‑late 2030s as the safety authority requests design changes at Penly, and sector groups warn slower onshore targets could cost 30,000–40,000 jobs.