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Does France's emphasis on nuclear power guarantee its energy independence?

The Arlit uranium mine in Niger, exploited by French group Orano, in 2005 AFP - PIERRE VERDY

As the Ukraine crisis continues to push fuel prices up, France’s championing of nuclear power as a way of ensuring its energy sovereignty sounds great. But a group of researchers says it's a red herring given France imports all its uranium.

President Emmanuel Macron announced late last year that France would begin building new nuclear plants.

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