“There was a form of denial”: 2022, the year when France came close to a catastrophic lack of electricity

January 1, 2022. For the general public, it is difficult to imagine that the following winter would be one of all dangers for the French electricity system.

At the time, there was no question of the risk of power cuts, but rather of purchasing power restricted by soaring energy prices.

Faced with the explosion of bills that was looming, a “

” on gas and electricity had been announced by Prime Minister Jean Castex.

Lack of preparation, delays, war in Ukraine... A year later, hardships and difficulties have put France on the verge of a power shortage...

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