France EPR2 nuclear cost estimate rises to €153.6B, sparking comparability debate

France's 2027 budget reveals a €153.6 billion current-currency cost for the EPR2 nuclear program, up from the €72.8 billion constant-currency estimate finalized in March 2020. The discrepancy stems from mixing nominal and real figures, complicating public debate; analysts call for standardized constant-currency and per-MWh cost metrics.