The European Union has drawn up emergency plans for countries to cut their natural gas use by 15% by March, warning member states that without deep cuts they could face fuel struggles over the winter if Russia cuts off the supplies. Natural gas deliveries via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany are expected to […]
Tag: France
Macron: France must be equipped with more firefighting planes
France must be equipped with “more” firefighting planes, President Macron said today as he visited southwestern France, where fires have burned more than 200,000 hectares of forest. The 22 planes with which the civil protection service has been equipped “have been enough for the last few years… Should we have more? The answer is yes,” […]
At last, a roadmap for Europe’s energy crisis
Her Maria Tadeo Finally, someone seems to be on the right track for Europe’s energy crisis. On July 14, as France celebrated Bastille Day, President Macron accused Putin of manipulating energy supplies to punish Europe for helping Ukraine. He argued that Russia would likely cut off gas supplies completely, leading France and the rest of […]
France: Record high temperature in 64 communities, along the Atlantic
At least 64 communities in France recorded record high temperatures today, as the heat wave hitting the country reaches its peak. According to Météo France, very high temperatures were recorded mainly at the 690 measuring stations maintained by the meteorological service along the Atlantic coast. An all-time record was set in the Land region, where […]
France: Nationalizes EDF again with 9.7 billion euros
The French government has offered to pay about 9.7 billion euros for the full nationalization of Electricite de France as it tries to resolve problems at the power company that are exacerbating Europe’s energy crisis. The French government will offer 12 euros per share to acquire the 16% of EDF it does not already own, […]
Important agreements will be signed by the president of the United Arab Emirates in Paris
Important agreements with France, mainly in the energy sector, are expected to be signed by the president of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who has been in Paris since Sunday and met with President Emmanuel Macron on Monday. The French side is pleased that the purchase of large quantities of diesel […]
Germany: Record solar output as heatwave hits Western Europe
Germany generated a record amount of electricity from solar power on Sunday and is set to surpass it again on Tuesday as a heat wave hits Europe, Bloomberg reports. About 38,174 megawatts were produced by solar on Sunday and high levels are expected through Wednesday. A new record is likely to be set on Tuesday, […]
France: 100 personalities denounce with an open letter the homophobic comments of Minister Caillet
More than 100 celebrities have signed an open letter denouncing what they describe as homophobic comments by a French government minister. Caroline Caillet, recently appointed Minister of Territorial Cohesion in the new government formed on July 4, was asked by the Senate on Tuesday whether she remains opposed to the law on same-sex marriage and […]
In flames large areas in France and Spain
Forest fires in southwestern France and Spain continue their destructive work today and thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes, amid a heatwave that has alerted authorities in many parts of western Europe. About 14,000 people, permanent residents and vacationers, are affected by the evacuation in the Gironde region of France. More […]
Macron’s ‘thank you’ to Greece for sending two Canadairs
French President Emmanuel Macron thanked Greece for its assistance in the effort to extinguish the fires raging in southwestern France, with the dispatch of two Canadair aircraft. “Solidarity is European: a year ago, when Greece was facing terrible fires, we mobilized as Europeans. Today at noon, planes of the Greek rescue forces arrived in the […]
