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Posted on February 11, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleFrench President Macron calls for a unified European energy market and integrated grid, emphasizing the need for stable and competitive energy supply.
ANTWERP, Belgium, Feb 11 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday advocated for a single European energy market and for the construction of an integrated electricity grid.
"We must deliver a genuine energy union capable of providing stable, predictable and competitive energy to industry," he said in a speech in Antwerp, Belgium.
He said such as single energy market would require massive investment in energy grids and creating an integrated general grid.
(Reporting by Kate Abnett and Inti Landauro, editing by Bart Meijer)
A unified energy market is a system where energy resources are shared and traded across regions, allowing for more efficient energy distribution and pricing.
An integrated electricity grid is a network that connects various power sources and consumers, enabling the seamless flow of electricity across different areas.
Renewable energy is energy generated from natural resources that are replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydropower.
Energy investment refers to the allocation of capital into energy projects and technologies, aimed at improving energy efficiency and sustainability.
A stable energy union ensures reliable and competitive energy supply, fostering economic growth and sustainability within member states.
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