France's Climate and Energy Policy: Four Recent Developments
Several climate and energy issues have sparked debate in France: a housing bill initially ignored summer comfort, TotalEnergies' net profit rose 51%, France avoids controversial topics during its G7 presidency, and two MPs seek to reopen oil wells.
The initial version of France's housing bill did not include provisions for "summer comfort," drawing criticism from NGOs and lobby groups. The Senate is expected to correct this.
TotalEnergies reported a 51% increase in net profit. NGOs and some politicians are calling for a tax on these "superprofits" and redistribution.
On the international climate stage, Monique Barbut adopts a cautious approach. As France chairs the G7 this year, it sidesteps contentious issues, much to the dismay of environmental advocates.
Two MoDem deputies want to resume oil drilling. As part of the update to the military programming law, they propose an exemption from the Hulot law, which bans drilling from 2040.
