UK and France Head Down Different Energy Paths After Elections
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has a mandate to boost renewables while French President Emmanuel Macron faces a fractured coalition.
A wind turbine near the Drax Group Plc power station in the UK. Britain’s new Labour government is aiming for a fossil-free energy system within four years.
Photographer: Dominic Lipinski/BloombergWelcome to our guide to the energy and commodities powering the global economy. Today, Senior Executive Editor Will Kennedy assesses the paths of post-election energy policies in the UK and France. A deep dive into the challenges facing Santos Ltd. boss Kevin Gallagher can be read here. To get this newsletter in your inbox, sign up here.
Two elections, two victories for the left.