France bans open fireplaces in 657 communes amid energy cost crisis
New regulations prohibit traditional open fireplaces in parts of northern and eastern France to reduce pollution, as citizens face surging gas and electricity bills.
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Energy costs crisis in Europe: A comparison between the situation in Romania and France during the cold season
A comparative analysis of energy bill pressure in Romania and France for the winter of 2026–2027, highlighting state mechanisms in Romania and social reactions and statistics on precarity in France.