Coal’s comeback in crisis: Assessing energy policy shifts in Germany and France during Russian import declines
Journal: Journal of Economic and Social Studies
Year: 2025

This study examines the resurgence of coal-fired power generation in Germany and France, a strategic reversal caused by a significant reduction in imports of Russian natural resources since the beginning of Ukraine's invasion.This comparative study aims to understand the implications of this energy policy shift on the broader European commitment to renewable energy and climate goals.This study uses a mixed methods approach presenting quantitative data on energy production, consumption, and emiss