Reuters reported exclusively that the CEO of EDF broke with the convention that bosses of French state companies don’t criticize the government, after Jean-Bernard Levy expressed “real shock” and indignation after the utility was told to sell more power to rivals at below-market prices. In a memo to managers seen by Reuters, Levy said he had tried to persuade ministers to adopt a different course, and he was now looking at steps to defend EDF’s interests.
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Reuters reveals French power policy shift has left EDF in shock, CEO says
17 January 2022, 2:46 pm 1 minute
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Topics of Interest: Energy
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Commodities & EnergyUtilities & Other Energy
Countries: France
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