Macron Pushes for France to Take Control of Electricity Prices Amid Ongoing EU Energy Reform Talks

Macron wants France to take control of electricity prices amid EU negotiations on reforming how power prices are calculated. This could involve France introducing its own pricing mechanism.

Macron believes current marginal pricing links electricity prices unfairly to expensive gas rather than France's nuclear plants.

France wants power prices reflecting the competitive advantage of its nuclear fleet rather than the marginal cost of gas plants.

Macron's comments are seen as a threat for France to go alone if EU reforms don't satisfy France.

France is still trying to find a compromise on EU energy reforms, but has support from some countries for its proposal on state aid controls.