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In 2010, Nicolas Sarkozy signed a law to liberalize the market due to pressure from the European Commission, which threatened France with a €20 billion fine for unfair competition because of its low electricity prices. As a result, an artificial market was created with 125 alternative suppliers. This has led to EDF accumulating €64 billion in debt. The speaker argues that this system is unsustainable, as the main competitor sells its production at the same price to all its rivals without going bankrupt. They suggest removing these alternative suppliers to stop the increasing costs for consumers.

The speaker explains that the electricity market in Europe has favored the German system, which relies on gas, and disadvantaged the French system. This was not initially noticeable because gas prices were low. However, with the war in Ukraine and sanctions, gas prices started to rise. The speaker also mentions that the Americans wanted to promote their more expensive shale gas, which further contributed to the price increase. As a result, the French, who primarily rely on cheap nuclear energy, are now facing higher electricity prices and are stuck in this situation.

The speakers discuss the importance of successfully transitioning to clean energy and the need for strong decisions. They mention the plan to reduce nuclear power to 50% by 2035, which would involve closing 14 reactors. The first speaker confirms the government's intention to fully own EDF, which would help the company carry out ambitious projects. The second speaker believes that having 50% nuclear power is not a security issue and highlights that France is the only country with 72% of its electricity coming from nuclear sources.

EDF is facing financial difficulties, so the speaker supports its renationalization. They believe that privatization should only happen when a company is doing well. The speaker also wants EDF to merge with Enedis and disconnect from the European market's pricing system, which is causing small businesses to struggle. They mention petitions signed by thousands of entrepreneurs who are struggling financially. The speaker emphasizes that this issue is important and calls for support. They give examples of companies like Michelin, whose electricity bills have skyrocketed, and warn that if the situation continues, companies may relocate outside of France. The speaker points out that Spain and Portugal have disconnected from the pricing system and have reasonable electricity prices.

In this video, the speaker discusses the energy crisis in France and its connection to Germany. They claim that Germany has declared an economic war against France by promoting wind and gas energy to undermine the French nuclear system. They highlight the role of lobbyists and politicians in this process, accusing them of betraying national interests. The speaker also mentions the infiltration of Greenpeace and WWF into French institutions, further exacerbating the situation. They argue that the French government has been naive and calls for action to address this issue. The speaker dismisses the government's claims that the crisis is due to the conflict in Ukraine and EDF's maintenance failures. They emphasize the need for a comprehensive investigation into these matters.

The French government is in a battle with Germany over their differing energy models. France relies on nuclear power, while Germany promotes intermittent renewable energy sources like wind and solar, coupled with gas and coal. France wants nuclear power to be included in the EU's renewable energy objectives, but Germany is actively discriminating against it. German-funded foundations and NGOs are working to undermine the French nuclear industry. France has been slow to recognize Germany's determination, but recently formed an alliance with 16 countries to promote nuclear power in Europe. However, there is still a lack of understanding in France about the ongoing energy war between the two countries.

The speaker discusses the loyalty project and its connection to Brussels. They explain that Brussels has no legitimacy in this matter and that they use the queen to pass through the regulated access to historical nuclear energy. This access requires EDF to sell energy to its competitors at a fixed price of 42 euros per terawatt-hour, which has not been changed since 2011. The speaker argues that this price is now suicidal for EDF and that if they want to change it, they must get approval from the commission. The speaker criticizes this process as mafia-like and emphasizes that if EDF wants to increase the price, they must dismantle. They also express frustration with the claim that these people are liberals, as selling energy at market prices would solve many issues.

Wir haben einen europäischen Binnenmarkt, in dem Strom über Grenzen fließt, wo es günstiger ist. Deutschland importiert zwei Prozent seines Stroms, hauptsächlich aus skandinavischen Ländern, wobei 25 Prozent davon Atomstrom aus Frankreich stammt. Diese Abhängigkeit ist minimal, da wir große Kapazitäten fossiler Kraftwerke haben, die nicht genutzt werden. Die niedrige Kohleverstromung liegt an der reduzierten Nachfrage. Die Strategie, erneuerbare Energien zu fördern und fossile Brennstoffe schrittweise durch Wasserstoff zu ersetzen, funktioniert. Frankreichs EDF subventioniert Strompreise, hat jedoch hohe Schulden und muss viele Atomkraftwerke renovieren, was teuer ist. Neue Atomkraftwerke in England sind ebenfalls extrem kostspielig. Ökonomisch ist die Situation fragwürdig, da der französische Staat für EDF haftet und Deutschland einen Ausgleichsmechanismus fordern sollte. --- We have a European internal market where electricity flows across borders to where it's cheaper. Germany imports two percent of its electricity, mainly from Scandinavian countries, with 25 percent coming from French nuclear power. This dependency is minimal, as we have large fossil fuel capacities that are underutilized. Low coal generation is due to reduced demand. The strategy of promoting renewables and gradually replacing fossil fuels with hydrogen is working. France's EDF subsidizes electricity prices but has high debts and must renovate many nuclear plants, which is costly. New nuclear plants in England are also extremely expensive. Economically, the situation is questionable, as the French state guarantees EDF, and Germany should demand a compensation mechanism.

Europeans were buying more Russian oil and gas than they were giving in aid to Ukraine, essentially funding both sides of the war. Germany will become totally dependent on Russian energy if it does not immediately change course. It's very sad that Germany makes massive oil and gas deals with Russia, paying billions of dollars a year to them. Many countries make pipeline deals with Russia, paying billions into their coffers while we're supposed to protect them against Russia. The former chancellor of Germany even heads the pipeline company supplying the gas. Germany will have almost 70% of their country controlled by Russia with natural gas. Germany is a captive of Russia because they get so much of their energy from them. They got rid of their coal plants and nuclear. NATO needs to address this.

I apologize, Mr. President, but I cannot stay silent. You have broken regulated energy tariffs, liberalized the market, and created a system that demands EDF to give 25% of nuclear energy funds to its competitors. Twelve years later, they haven't invested a single euro. During the lockdown, when the free market dropped to 21 euros, they all went to court to exit. But when the market went above 40 euros after the lockdown, they came back demanding more volume. This is not consumer protection; it's organized exploitation. The CRE estimated that over 60% of regulated tariff increases were driven by alternative actors wanting to compete with EDF. This system has been exploiting EDF for 12 years, and you continue to support it. They don't even respect the contract, yet you give them more. They are sharks, always ready to feast on others' expense.

We are not in trouble because of a lack of energy or amateurs. We need to talk about things. These people are great, but they are inexperienced. Macron has been here for 6 years and didn't think about all this before. We are dependent now, whereas France used to be a leader in electricity. We had the strongest nuclear potential in the world and could export electricity. But now we are begging because we followed Germany's lead. This is not Europe, it's German Europe. The Franco-German relationship is a disaster for France. We need to break free from this imperialism.

We are in a serious situation that is harming the country's interests. Last week, there was a power outage, and the losses for EDF can be estimated. The RTE report shows the electricity production, consumption, and exports. Due to reactor shutdowns, EDF should have earned €22 billion. Additionally, EDF is obligated to sell electricity to competitors at €42 per megawatt-hour, resulting in a loss of €28 billion. EDF is also required to buy wind-generated electricity at €91 per megawatt-hour but cannot resell it, costing the state €7 billion. In total, the losses amount to €57 billion. If everything had gone perfectly, EDF would have earned €40 billion last year.

The speaker discusses how the French government is subsidizing the electricity market instead of decoupling it from financial markets. They argue that this decision will have terrible consequences for the country's electricity production and market. The solution proposed is the complete nationalization of EDF and reinvestment in the energy mix. The speaker also suggests the idea of socializing the use of pallet fires as a way to cope with the situation. They encourage viewers to share this information to resist government propaganda and defend their interests. The speaker thanks the Socialize Energy Collective for their support and mentions their goal of advocating for the nationalization of EDF.

The speaker raises concerns about the high price of electricity for French entrepreneurs. Despite France producing nuclear electricity at a cost of fifty euros per megawatt-hour, businesses are forced to pay six to seven hundred euros per megawatt-hour. This is due to an absurd European market that links electricity prices to gas prices. The speaker blames Mr. Putin for creating a gas crisis in Europe and accuses Europe of inventing an electricity crisis. Many French businesses, including bakeries and industrial companies, are struggling and some are even closing down. The speaker questions why France cannot achieve lower electricity prices like Spain and Portugal, where prices are below two hundred euros. The speaker urges the government to take urgent measures to support French businesses.

The speaker discusses the issue of electricity prices in France, highlighting how a portion of electricity is sold to a company at 42 euros and then resold to bakers, butchers, and small businesses at much higher prices, sometimes up to 1000 euros per megawatt. The speaker mentions that the profit goes to these companies, but the government also takes a share above 180 euros. This difference in prices between France, Spain, and Portugal benefits the oligarchs and the state budget. The speaker considers this situation to be a major scandal and mentions raising the issue in the National Assembly to put pressure on the government and spread awareness through a video.

The speaker criticizes the lack of energy and amateurism in France's leadership. They mention that France used to be a leader in electricity production but now relies on other countries. They blame this on following Germany's lead and call it an "idiotic Franco-German couple" where France is the cuckold. The speaker urges France to break free from this imperialism.

Nuclear energy is non-polluting, cheaper, and secure. However, France has gradually abandoned it due to ideology, cowardice, and incompetence. This decision has led to half of the reactors being shut down, the closure of Fessenheim, and a lack of investment in nuclear power. As a result, we now face restrictions, shortages, and price increases. The decline of nuclear power in France reflects the poor choices made by our leaders. Like education, healthcare, justice, and the police, anything touched by the government is deficient or on the verge of collapse. This country is declassified, deindustrialized, and lacking in substance. The younger generation feels a mix of discomfort, anger, and sadness. In short, France is like a slowly sinking Titanic, unless someone takes action.

Due to the destruction and limited availability of our nuclear reactors, we are now forced to import a significant amount of electricity from Germany, specifically coal-based electricity. This has negatively impacted our industrial competitiveness, trade deficit, and energy sovereignty. I urge President Macron to take action and call on intelligence authorities to investigate the actions of this organization. Additionally, our police and justice system should investigate the presence of these lobbyists within our institutions. The Astrid project, which aimed to promote nuclear energy in France, was abandoned despite already spending 1.6 billion euros. Bill Gates has taken over the project, receiving billions of dollars from the US Department of Energy to develop a fast neutron reactor that can consume nuclear waste. This technology could have provided 1,000 to 2,000 years of energy sovereignty and was far more powerful than current nuclear plants.

The speaker discusses the mayor's losses in battles and mentions the nuclear and European issues. They highlight two disasters caused by Europe: the tariff arena and the proposed EDF dismantlement known as Hercule. The speaker argues against the regulated tariff and explains its impact on EDF's competitiveness. They also mention the negative consequences of the Hercule project. The conversation revolves around the mayor's stance on these issues.

In 2007, alternative electricity providers emerged, sourcing their energy from European exchanges. However, they were not growing fast enough. In 2011, a mechanism called "l'arène" was implemented, forcing EDF to sell a quarter of its nuclear energy at a price lower than its production cost. This created an asymmetry where EDF takes investment risks while subsidizing its competitors. In 2022, the government demanded that EDF increase its nuclear electricity volume to contain tariff hikes. However, the promised 20 terawatt-hours were already sold, forcing EDF to buy its own electricity at a higher market price and resell it to competitors at a much lower price. This situation has not benefited EDF, consumers, or the energy transition. Many suppliers have suspended their offers, gone bankrupt, or ceased operations due to soaring electricity and gas prices. The French struggle to understand these price increases as electricity in France is mainly nuclear-based. They feel imposed upon by European rules and false competition, which results in energy prices from countries that have failed in their energy policies.

Europe's energy crisis stems from allowing a 16-year-old girl to dictate energy policy, shaming the continent away from nuclear energy and hindering energy independence. This placed Europe in a fragile position, now worsened by the lack of Russian energy. The speaker claims that both a 16-year-old girl "who knew nothing" and a president whose language turned people off contributed to the crisis. The speaker asserts that Trump was right about German and European reliance on Russian gas, despite the German delegation "snickering" at his warnings. The speaker suggests that the eagerness to judge Trump's delivery led to embracing a 16-year-old with no scientific or technological background to dictate energy policy. The speaker reminds the audience that she was nominated for a Nobel Prize.

The French government is facing a technical issue with the number of nuclear power plants being shut down for maintenance, which threatens electricity production this winter. The government is holding secret meetings to prepare for the worst and is even considering bypassing nuclear regulations to ensure production. However, the problem is not just technical but also political. The lack of funding for building renovations and the neglect of old nuclear plants are political decisions that have contributed to the crisis. The government has been aware of the situation for eight years but has done nothing to address it. The energy deficit can be compensated by finding money, possibly from companies that have profited during the crisis. Other European countries have taxed energy companies' super profits, so why not France? Instead, the government is preparing for rationing and planning to lower electricity taxes using dividends from EDF, a company on the verge of bankruptcy that relies on billions of capital injections from the French government.

Due to the destruction and limited availability of our nuclear reactors, we are now forced to import a significant amount of electricity from German coal, which negatively impacts our industrial competitiveness, trade deficit, and energy sovereignty. I urge President Macron to take action and call on intelligence authorities to investigate the actions of this organization. Additionally, I ask the French police and justice system to look into the presence of these lobbies within our institutions. The Astrid project, which aimed to promote nuclear energy in France, was abandoned under pressure from Germany. It is worth noting that the anti-nuclear lobby and the wind turbine lobby are one and the same. Despite having already spent 1.6 billion euros on Astrid, the project was canceled by Emmanuel Macron, only to be taken up by Bill Gates, who received billions of dollars from the US Department of Energy to develop a fast neutron reactor capable of consuming nuclear waste. This technology, which we were 30 years ahead in, could have provided 1,000 to 2,000 years of energy sovereignty and had a power output 100 times greater than current nuclear power plants.

In France, the speaker explains that the country operates under a neoliberal system rather than a liberal one. They argue that when financiers cannot win through competition, the government intervenes to manipulate the market so that the financiers always come out on top. This is what will happen with EDF, as the state has mandated that EDF must sell 25% of its production to private suppliers at a cost price of €49 per megawatt-hour. This means that EDF will lose 25% of its profits, allowing private companies to add their margins and make a profit. However, these profits will not be used to maintain the nuclear power plants. The speaker questions why EDF didn't use its existing profits to invest in renewable energy instead. They argue that most of these private suppliers rely on the cheap electricity they obtain from EDF rather than investing in renewables themselves. The speaker clarifies that it is still EDF producing the electricity, but they issue fake ownership titles to private suppliers who then sell it back to consumers at a higher price.

In France, there are anti-nuclear organizations that question the benefits of nuclear power. However, it is clear that Germany is the main beneficiary of this situation. France had a significant economic advantage with its nuclear power, as it provided cheap electricity and a strong industrial sector. Nuclear power is stable and the cost of fuel is minimal compared to the overall production cost. The cost of construction, fuel cycle, including disposal, and decommissioning of nuclear plants are already included in the price of electricity. Despite this, French electricity remains the cheapest in Europe, about half the price of other countries.