Funds reallocated from energy program

The French government has cancelled 406 million euros in engagement authorizations and 416 million euros in payment credits for the year 2026, mainly from the precautionary reserve of the public energy service program. These funds were originally intended to support the development of renewable energy and a solidarity policy aimed at helping consumers facing energy difficulties.

Government claims no policy impact

The government asserts that these cancellations will not affect the implementation of the public policy supported by the program. This decision follows a period of rising electricity prices, which have increased the profitability of renewable energy production, reducing the need for state support for producers in this sector.

Aid for farmers and fuel support

The freed-up funds will be used to provide aid to farmers and for fuel assistance. Specifically, 215 million euros will go toward the emergency aid plan named CASI (Climate, Adaptation, Drought, Fire), which is designed to support French agriculture after a challenging summer. Minister of Agriculture Annie Genevard announced the new funding on September 4, noting it totaled about 1.1 billion euros and came largely from unfrozen credits from her ministry.

Additional funding for overseas and transport

The decree also allocates 10 million euros in payment credits to support the CASI plan in overseas territories. An additional 41 million euros will be used for fuel aid for fishermen, and 150 million euros will be directed toward expanding fuel assistance for users of large vehicles.

Earlier budget cuts announced

A first wave of 500 million euros in credit cancellations had been announced on September 10 by David Amiel, Minister of Public Action and Public Accounts, across various areas of state spending. The sectors most affected by these cuts were "ecology, development and sustainable mobility" and "public energy service," as outlined in a decree.