EU Investigates EDF's €72.8 Billion Nuclear Reactor Plan

Electricite de France (EDF) is facing a comprehensive investigation by the European Union's competition authorities. Bloomberg posted on X that the probe centers around EDF's €72.8 billion ($83.5 billion) project to construct six nuclear reactors, which is supported by the French government. The EU's scrutiny aims to assess whether the financial backing provided by the French government complies with the bloc's state aid regulations. This investigation could have significant implications for EDF's ambitious nuclear expansion plans, as well as for France's energy strategy, which heavily relies on nuclear power. The outcome of the probe will determine if the project can proceed under the current financial framework.