Here we are.
While France is sinking into winter, against a backdrop of energy crisis, the Prime Minister sent a circular to the Prefects on November 30 in order to prepare the country for possible power cuts.
The French have already fully integrated the hypothesis of "shedding" (the temporary suspension of energy supply for some users), since 62% of them believe that their homes will experience cuts this winter, according to an Odoxa survey. Backbone Consulting for
Le Figaro
(*).
Among the most pessimistic are seniors (73% against 42% for young people aged 18 to 24), women (66% against 56% for men) and workers (67% against 55% for managers).
The French, on the other hand, are more optimistic about their companies: 57% of working people think that this type of cuts will not reach their "box".
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For the government, the purpose of these possible cuts, which could affect 60% of the population, is to
“punctually relieve the electricity system to avoid a generalized blackout which would have much heavier consequences.
“, justifies the circular.
It prevents.
The French are very critical of the state and the current government.
Nine out of ten citizens consider their country to be vulnerable in terms of energy.
A feeling that has jumped 13 points since March and has increased by another 2 points since September.
For a large and growing majority of French people, this vulnerability is due, above all, to the rulers and to the policy pursued in recent years.
They explain it to 56% by the country's lack of investment in nuclear power plants.
Only 30% think it is linked to the consequences of the war in Ukraine.
Growing mistrust
In such a context, President Macron is arousing growing mistrust.
At 66%, the French do not have confidence in his action, nor in that of his government, to "
protect purchasing power in the face of rising energy prices
".
Worse, a clear majority (53%) no longer even trusts them to “
ensure the supply of gas and electricity to France in the coming months
”.
In this context, Olivier Véran's recommendations for saving energy go rather badly: 57% believe that his practical advice is "
infantilizing
"
*Survey conducted online with a sample of 1,005 French people
