French Minister for Ecological Transition Agnès Pannier-Runacher announced the government’s ambitious roadmap to cut fossil fuel use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 1990 figures as a baseline. The Minister praised recent declines in emissions and highlighted efforts to boost nuclear and renewable energy sources. Additionally, she expressed full support for French automakers facing EU sanctions for not meeting CO2 targets, emphasizing the importance of protecting local industry as they transition to electric vehicle production.

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