France under Macron initially planned to shut down 30% of nuclear capacity, then reversed course, now plans to keep plants running and build 16 new EPR2 reactors (~1,800 MW each), demonstrating that political support for nuclear is fragile but economics can reverse anti-nuclear positions.
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Malcolm RoxburghEvidence Quote
“when maon first took office...he's going to shut down about 30%...he's now said oh no we can't shut them down...we're going to build another whole bunch”
Created: 8/13/2026, 9:51:20 AM
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