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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.

This is the story of a decline. After World War II, France created Électricité de France (EDF), a national public company that became a global leader in the nuclear power program. EDF became the world's largest electricity producer, while GDF Suez (now Engie) became the second largest. However, in the 1990s, the European Union introduced liberalization directives, which led to the introduction of competition in the electricity sector. This resulted in higher prices as intermediaries bought electricity from EDF at low prices and sold it at market rates. The creation of a European electricity market further complicated matters, as the cost of the last power plant turned on determined the prices.

The increase in prices is due to the fact that electricity prices are currently linked to gas prices. France is working at the European level to ensure that electricity prices are no longer dependent on gas prices. However, it is important to note that the surge in electricity prices in September and October was not solely because of the gas prices, but also because of the fear of a potential electricity supply shortage. This fear led consumers to be willing to pay more to ensure they wouldn't experience any power cuts. This situation is also related to the state of France's nuclear power plants and the efforts made to prepare for winter and lower prices, which are now showing positive results.

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.

We now have the most expensive electricity in Europe, costing us a fortune because we are tied to the common electricity market. This has led to absurdly high costs, totaling 100 billion euros, which is six times the deficit of the retirement system that was supposed to be filled by making the French work two years longer. This energy cost is 6 times our debt, amounting to 300 billion euros, and could increase by 13 to 14 billion euros if inflation remains at its current level of 7%. To support Radio Courtoisie in producing more independent shows, visit soutenir.radio-courtoisie.fr. Thank you in advance.

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.

EDF, the cheapest energy provider in Europe, has successfully met all challenges and achieved a remarkable advantage in greenhouse gas emissions. However, there was a need to establish a market price, even though there was no market. This price was based on gas, despite not using it, because Germany does. The obsession for the past thirty years has been to dismantle EDF, and they have succeeded. The absurdity of selling one's own production to virtual competitors with no production obligations is surreal. EDF has few competitors, mainly some scattered wind turbines and solar fields, which is laughable.

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.

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.

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.

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 discusses the concept of a tariff shield, which is used to compensate for artificially inflated prices. They argue that if electricity is priced at its production cost plus a small margin, there would be no need for a tariff shield. The speaker believes that the tariff shield was implemented due to the absurd calculation of electricity prices every six months. They suggest that if they return to the situation before joining the European electricity market, they would no longer need the tariff shield and would have the cheapest electricity in Europe. They also mention the impact on households and businesses, with the latter paying six times the production cost for electricity.

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 our low electricity prices. This led to the creation of an artificial market with 125 alternative suppliers, who don't produce electricity but provide bills. It's strange that EDF, the main competitor, has lost €20 billion and now has €64 billion in debt. This system needs to end because it's not realistic for the main competitor to sell electricity to all its rivals at its production cost without going bankrupt. The more alternative suppliers there are, the more expensive electricity becomes.

The price of gas and electricity in Europe has skyrocketed due to sanctions against Russia and the dependence on gas power plants. Private electricity providers in France are forced to buy expensive property titles on the European market to maintain their customer base, resulting in higher electricity bills. Unregulated private providers are putting millions of French citizens in financial trouble. This situation benefits financial giants at the expense of the real economy. Some companies, like Hyberdrola, have even asked their customers to switch to EDF to avoid purchasing electricity on the market. As more people turn to EDF for regulated tariffs, the company will have to share its electricity with a larger customer base. However, due to a lack of investment in power plants and renewable energy, EDF's production is decreasing while the number of customers is increasing, leading to a shortage of electricity.

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.

EDF produces 80% of the electricity in France, and their winter production is almost sufficient. There is no need to buy electricity from intermediaries or the market. The government's decision to maintain these laws is creating a major energy crisis in France. We could have been one of the few European countries to withstand sanctions, but now we might sink like the others. The solution is to reestablish EDF's monopoly so that everyone buys electricity directly from them. This should have been done years ago, especially when sanctions were imposed on Russia. The government's failure to anticipate the price surge proves their incompetence in managing our interests. They cannot blame Putin; it is their fault.

The speaker expresses concern over Germany's influence on France's energy sector, stating that due to the destruction of their nuclear reactors, France is now heavily reliant on importing coal-based electricity from Germany. This has negatively impacted France's industrial competitiveness, trade deficit, and energy sovereignty. The speaker calls for President Macron to take action and urges intelligence agencies, police, and the justice system to investigate the presence of lobbying groups within French institutions. The discussion also touches on the abandoned Astrid project, which aimed to promote nuclear energy in France, and mentions the connection between the anti-nuclear lobby and the wind turbine lobby. It is noted that Bill Gates has taken over the Astrid project, receiving funding from the US Department of Energy to develop a fast neutron reactor technology that could have been a technological advantage for France.

In this video, the speaker discusses the cost of electricity production in France. They mention that nuclear and hydroelectric power cost around 30 euros per megawatt-hour, but on certain market days, the price can reach as high as 9,987 euros. The speaker questions why the price of electricity can increase by a factor of 100, while in the oil industry, it only increases by a factor of 10. They suggest that economists, politicians, and technicians should address this issue and explain why such a significant price difference exists. The speaker also criticizes the presence of "parasitic" suppliers in the electricity market who do not contribute to production, transportation, or distribution.

The video discusses the recent increase in electricity prices in France and the debate surrounding whether the country should exit the European electricity market. The speakers argue that the price hike is artificial and that the government should prioritize protecting French businesses and households. They criticize the lack of a European energy policy and highlight the potential risks of remaining in the market, such as potential electricity shortages. The speakers also mention the inconsistency between promoting electric vehicles while electricity prices continue to rise. They call for a reform of the electricity market and a return to regulated tariffs.

The speaker discusses the impact of the ARENNE, a policy that allows private suppliers to receive a portion of EDF's electricity production. This means that EDF's share of the electricity production becomes smaller, while private suppliers still receive a significant portion. With an increasing number of customers leaving for private suppliers, EDF is left with fewer resources to meet demand. If the law is not changed, EDF will have to buy electricity from the market at a high cost to supply its customers, resulting in significant financial losses. This situation will lead to a loss of customers for private suppliers, who may go bankrupt. EDF will then have to buy back its own electricity from the market at a much higher price, causing substantial financial losses.

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.

The French government has decided to increase the price of EDF's contracts to be higher than the market price. This has led many individuals, communities, and businesses to sign contracts with other private suppliers who are financially stable and can invest in aggressive marketing. The distribution of electricity from EDF to these private suppliers is based on the number of customers they have. Therefore, these suppliers aim to increase their customer base to obtain more electricity from EDF at a low cost, which they can then resell for a significant profit. To attract new customers, these suppliers purchase electricity from foreign markets, which makes them dependent on market prices. Sometimes the market price is stable, but other times it can skyrocket.

The speaker discusses the increase in electricity prices, stating that the previous two years saw a nearly 45% increase. However, they clarify that the statement that future increases will not exceed 10% does not mean it will be exactly 10%. They claim to have regained control over electricity prices and will now base increases on the cost of production, nuclear energy, and the overall network, rather than fossil fuel costs. They mention a successful negotiation at the European level regarding the electricity market and another negotiation with EDF to provide French citizens with access to the real cost of nuclear energy. They conclude by stating that future increases will be in line with the cost of the electrical system and inflation, without reaching double digits.