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POWER: France to Strike 1 October Amid Salaries, Pensions, Public Services

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EdF has issued a notice for 24 hour strike action starting 30 September 21:00 CET.

  • French unions are calling for industrial action on 1 October to improve conditions of France’s salaries, pensions and public services after Michel Barnier was elected as France’s Prime Minister according to the CGT union.
  • French front-month power prices are rallying today with support from European natural gas prices, as well as potential supply risks from extended strike action.
  • France Base Power OCT 24 up 5.1% at 58.83 EUR/MWh
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EdF has issued a notice for 24 hour strike action starting 30 September 21:00 CET.

  • French unions are calling for industrial action on 1 October to improve conditions of France’s salaries, pensions and public services after Michel Barnier was elected as France’s Prime Minister according to the CGT union.
  • French front-month power prices are rallying today with support from European natural gas prices, as well as potential supply risks from extended strike action.
  • France Base Power OCT 24 up 5.1% at 58.83 EUR/MWh