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France demands nuclear-friendly replacement for renewable energy law

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🗞️ Driving the news: France has called for the EU to replace its Renewable Energy Directive with legislation recognizing nuclear power as a clean energy source
At an EU energy summit, French ecological transition minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher urged for "carbon intensity" targets instead of solely promoting renewables

🔭 The context: The Renewable Energy Directive has driven the EU’s wind and solar deployment but mandates a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030
France, alongside allies like Czechia and Finland, argues for a "technology-neutral" approach to include nuclear power, while others, like Ireland, warn against dividing renewables and nuclear

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: As Europe transitions to net-zero by 2050, balancing nuclear, renewables, and energy costs remains critical
Nuclear energy’s inclusion could reshape funding and policy support across the bloc, directly impacting decarbonization pathways

⏭️ What's next: The European Commission must propose a 2040 emissions target, with debates intensifying over balancing renewable and nuclear energy roles amid mounting pressure to reduce reliance on Russian fossil fuels

💬 One quote: “France encourages the European Commission to adequately reflect the role of nuclear energy in all its communications and legislative proposals.” – Agnès Pannier-Runacher, French ecological transition minister

📈 One stat: The EU's Renewable Energy Directive requires a 42.5% green energy share by 2030

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