Emmanuel Macron / President Promises Investment In Closed Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Plan could revive fast reactor programme and reduce France’s uranium dependence on ‘certain countries’
Marine Le Pen
France / Government Makes Move On EDF Restructuring As Election Candidates Both Support New Nuclear
Emanuel Macron has announced plans for up to 14 reactors, while right-wing candidate Marine Le Pen has said 20 should be built
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