Macron Says France Must Regain Control of Some Energy Firms

  • French President repeats call for new nuclear builds
  • Macron also pledges to reduce France’s dependence on gas, oil

Emmanuel Macron

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French President Emmanuel Macron said the state will need to take control of some firms in the energy sector in a plan to bolster the country’s independence.

The French leader did not name any companies and said the moves would be part of a strategy that would include delivering on his government’s campaign to overhaul energy markets to decouple electricity and gas prices.