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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 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.

The people clearly voted for major government reform. This was a central campaign promise, discussed at every rally. I made it clear this is what they would receive. My presidency will deliver on that promise. Too often, people don't see their votes reflected in government action. But in this case, the people will get what they voted for – that's the essence of democracy.

We have the option to leave the European market at any time, as there is nothing in the treaties that obliges us to be in it. We can follow the example of Portugal and Spain and return to our own pricing. The Minister of Economy recently mentioned the need for our prices to reflect the real cost, which is currently far from the actual cost. The President of RCE also supports the idea of returning to cost-based pricing. The issue at hand is that the political decision is to ensure that the low costs of electricity in France, which have been covered by taxpayers, are reflected in the prices paid by taxpayers. This brings us to the taboo topic of the NOM law, which needs to be revisited as it is relatively simple to do so.

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.

I and my family have been checked multiple times, but nothing was found. I will continue to fight and stand tall for what I haven't done. I have always had the trust of the French people. My fellow citizens, the parliament has just passed the law allowing the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty. I have never taken advantage of the French trade.

There will be no privatization of EDF and Gaz de France. It is clear and straightforward. EDF and Gaz de France need to be able to compete on equal terms with their competitors.

I want to assure everyone that I've always prioritized Canadians in my work. I'm committed to having your back. That's why I want to emphasize that we are here for you. Even as this government's term nears its end, we will continue to support Canadians both now and in the years to come.

I will bring prices down starting on day one. But that isn't true. Since day one of my presidency, prices have not gone down. They're up, and inflation is getting worse, including the price of gas. Their plan is awful. The Republican plan is to win, families and families win, and billions win. That is the truth.

Inflation won't bring prices back to pre-inflation levels, as prices and wages increase each year. The goal is for wages to increase more than prices. As for electricity prices, viewers may be wondering if their bills will increase in the coming months. The reform won't be implemented until January 1, 2026, so there won't be an increase of more than 10% in electricity tariffs until early 2024. The commitment is to gradually phase out the energy shield, so there will be a smaller increase in early 2024. However, it's important to note that we still pay 34% of people's electricity bills, so we need to gradually move away from that to return to normal.

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 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.

We don't want to be like the European Union, we don't care about them. We are French and we stick to French laws.

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.

My plan includes a carbon fee, which may be passed on to consumers. However, this should not deter us from implementing the fee, especially for carbon.

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.

We acknowledge the climate change and aim to establish a decarbonized economy with measures to limit its impact. However, we don't want to impose punitive ecological measures or advocate for degrowth. We believe in considering both scientific data, including that of the IPCC, and political vision. While scientists sometimes tend to exaggerate, we should still trust them. Our role is to strike a balance between scientific evidence and the well-being of the French people, just as we did during the Covid pandemic. It is the responsibility of politicians to find this equilibrium between scientific facts and the reality on the ground.

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.

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.

Technically, nothing changes in the electricity production and distribution process. The idea of private suppliers and property rights is just an accounting illusion that costs EDF over eight billion euros annually. This decision was made by the government to create a financial class of private electricity suppliers who profit without investing. In 2022, the government increased the electricity quota for EDF, forcing them to buy electricity they themselves produced at a higher price and sell it to private suppliers at a loss. This accounting operation cost EDF 28 billion euros, which could have been used for energy transition and maintenance. As a result, EDF is in a financial crisis, requiring regular capital injections from the government and neglecting nuclear plant maintenance. This has led to losing international contracts to the Russian state-owned company, Rosatom.

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.