The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Electricity Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
300 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
22 January 2025
Employment effect (start)
22 January 2025
Foreseen end date
31 December 2025
Description
EDF, the national electricity producer, is hiring 300 workers in Brittany in 2025. The company is expanding, with new investments in wind turbines and other renewable energy projects. Additionally, in Brennilis, 100 to 140 workers will be mobilized to dismantle a nuclear reactor.
In the previous year, 400 workers were hired in the region: EDF 2024 - FR](https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/201222, as part of a large recruitment campaign. The group directly employs 3,070 workers in Brittany and estimates an additional 7,600 are employed indirectly.
Eurofound (2025), EDF, Business expansion in France, factsheet number 202248, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/202248.
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