In a push to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, Mr Macron has revealed plans of building at least six new nuclear reactors in the decades to come. On Thursday, he announced that state-owned energy company EDF will build and operate the new power plants, and is set to receive “tens of billions of euros” in public financing to run the projects and safeguard the company’s finances. He also promised to extend the lifespan of older nuclear reactors in the country, keeping them running for another 50-60 years, “provided they were safe”.