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France Annouonces €710 Million in New Energy Aid

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French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu announced new support measures to cushion the impact of the energy crisis caused by the war in Iran.  The €710 million package includes extending existing support schemes for sectors such as fishing, farming and construction, as well as a new bonus for taxi drivers to switch to electric cars.  But the prime minister ruled out blanket subsidies like fuel tax cuts as Paris struggles to bring its debt and def…

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Sébastien Lecornu promised a "change of magnitude and scale" on Thursday, 21 May, when he announced new measures to deal with the drastic rise in fuel prices. Because "this war will last," says Matignon. As Le Monde relays, the carriers, the fishermen, the farmers and the building see their aid renewed. Just like the big wheelers, it is "to give prospects to entire sections of the economy," insisted Lecornu. These sectors will always receive aid…

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If nothing changes or if the war resumes by this summer in the Middle East, there will be nostalgic ending to the restraints announced by the Lecornu government.

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The government is going to spend an additional €710 million to help French people who are suffering from the fuel crisis. For the 3 million people who go to work by car, the aid will increase from €50 to €100. For fishermen, farmers and carriers, nothing changes. As for companies in the BTP, all those with less than 50 employees will be eligible. Other professions should also integrate the device, with access to electric vehicles. (Policy).

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Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Thursday an additional €710 million in aid to support businesses and working French citizens, particularly those who commute long distances. This aid, intended to cover at least the next three months, will be financed by savings, the exact amount of which is currently unspecified.

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To overcome the boom of prices at the pump, a direct consequence of the war in Iran, Sébastien Lecornu maintains his strategy of targeted aid but by strengthing the support devices "It is not necessary

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NotreTemps.com broke the news on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
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