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Cost was not really a factor in France decision . Historically De Gaule launched the trend to reach energy indépendance and get the bomb.

Now Macron is doing it to secure energy independence and win point in upcoming elections.

so why is the expensive French nuclear so cheap, and supplies the enlightened fully-green Germany that's has insane high electricity rates then?

Someone forgot to inform them nuclear bad?

My point is that cost is not the main driver. But mostly having independence from suppliers.

We actually experienced high historical costs in 2021 for electricity as well. Nuclear does not shield us from variation in gas prices