Santa Marta: What is behind France’s plans to phase out fossil fuels

France aims to phase out all fossil fuels by 2050 – starting with coal, followed by oil and finally natural gas. The phaseout plan calls for sector-specific support for electrification.

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30. April 2026
France’s Special Envoy for Climate Negotiations Benoît Faraco, pictured here in Bonn in June 2025. (Bianca Otero/ Zuma Press Wire/ Imago)

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Last updated: 30. April 2026