Global Scans · France · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Discontent with political elites and country performance is driving the discourse and demand for action from the French public. With Presidential elections due in May 2017 it remains to be seen whether another political earthquake may happen in one of the EU's founding countries.

• [New] Fossil fuels' share in France's final energy consumption is set to fall from about 60% currently to 40% by 2030 and 30% by 2035. The Star
• [New] Bpifrance's Ecotechnologies 2 fund operates under France 2030, a €54 billion sovereign innovation program with decade-long deployment horizons. Angel Investors Network
• [New] The independent French spirits producer will launch Planteray Cut & Dry Rum into the Asia duty-free market in Singapore. DFNI
• [New] France is actively supporting SMR projects in order to deliver new solutions for district heating by 2035. Bird & Bird
• [New] France's engagement through Orano represents defensive supply chain strategy following uranium supply disruptions from Niger. Discovery Alert
• [New] France has just announced an €8.5 billion investment to increase drone and missile stocks by 400% before 2030. Euronews

Last updated: 29 April 2026