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Editorial: Le Monde

EDF et les injonctions contradictoires
March 25, 2025

  • EDF has seen a significant improvement in its electricity production, becoming a net exporter of electricity once again.
  • There are two major challenges for the future of EDF: The price at which it can sell its electricity and the construction of six new nuclear reactors.
  • The long term success of the company depends on its ability to generate short term profits.
  • There is a delicate balance between EDF's interests and the need to keep energy affordable to uphold French industry competitiveness.
  • The dismissal of EDF's CEO, Luc Rémont, has caused controversy and tension.
  • Despite being a public company, EDF cannot completely ignore its economic viability in favor of the general interest.

Conclusion: With all these issues at play, the future of EDF seems to be filled with significant challenges and contradictions. The new regime will have to strike a balance between the company's interests, the expectations of the government, and the need to keep energy affordable.