PARIS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - France will make a decision on its delayed multiannual energy planning law (PPE) before Christmas, the energy ministry said on Tuesday.

The PPE is a 10-year framework outlining the country's targets on everything from nuclear and renewable production to climate goals, but political fighting mostly over renewable energy frameworks has caused lengthy delays to its publication.

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The ministry did not give any indication on what the decision would mean or whether the PPE would be passed by decree or put to a vote.

The bill is long awaited by sectors of the renewable industry, which is facing a slowdown in business due to a lack of clarity over future demand and stalled government tenders.

While the centre-right and far-right parties in government oppose further development of renewable energy, leftist parties support it.

The nuclear sector is also awaiting the PPE as French utility EDF looks to build six nuclear reactors over the coming decades. The PPE will be necessary to enshrine these plans in law and prevent future court challenges.

The declaration from the ministry comes after the publication of a report by French grid operator RTE stating that power demand growth is proceeding more slowly than forecast and the French electricity market is facing oversupply.

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/decision-french-energy-planning-bill-expected-by-christmas-2025-12-09/