14 October 2021

Macron gambles on nuclear and hydrogen for 2022 re-election bid

   By Harry Morgan
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   country’s innovation through to 2030, which places green hydrogen,
   small nuclear reactors, and a French competitor to Netflix at the
   center of his re-election bid for April next year.

   The incumbent President will not officially launch his campaign until
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   With green politicians hoping to end France’s dependence on nuclear,
   citing radioactive waste and safety issues, this will inevitably end up
   being a fierce point of debate in the run-up to 2022’s election. The
   right and far-right want more reactors, and Macron’s focus on small
   nuclear reactors is an attempt to keep both sides happy.