French Energy Plan Faces Pushback from Over 160 Senators

Lawmakers criticize the government's proposed energy roadmap, calling for greater parliamentary involvement and a revised strategy.

The French government is finalizing its third Multiannual Energy Plan (PPE3), which outlines energy goals for 2025–2035 to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
More than 160 senators from centrist and right-wing parties have urged Prime Minister François Bayrou to halt the plan’s publication, citing a lack of comprehensive vision and insufficient parliamentary input.
The PPE3 proposes significant shifts, including reducing fossil fuel consumption from 58% in 2023 to 30% by 2035, while increasing reliance on electricity and renewable energy sources.
Critics argue that public consultations and parliamentary contributions have been disregarded, undermining democratic oversight of France's energy transition strategy.
Key advisory bodies, including the High Commissioner for Atomic Energy and the High Council for Climate, have expressed skepticism about the plan's feasibility and execution.