1. During a televised speech he gave on November 9, 2021, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed his intent to relaunch the construction of new nuclear reactors in France for the first time in decades. This is illustrative of the increasing focus on nuclear energy in the face of rising energy prices. 2. Despite President Macron's message, EDF, a French energy group, has yet to formulate a plan for new facility construction as of December 2021. The nuclear outlook internationally hinges on whether a concrete plan is hammered out.
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