The government's 2027 budget proposal, announced on October 1, has sparked criticism from environmental organizations who claim it lacks the necessary "momentum" to drive the ecological transition. While the budget includes an increase in the green fund to 1 billion euros, environmental groups argue it does not match the urgency of the climate crisis. The Ministry of Ecology emphasized a stable budget of 22.5 billion euros in payment credits and introduced a new "ambition" for climate change adaptation, but environmental organizations remain unconvinced of its adequacy.
Sarah Fayolle from Greenpeace stated that the budget is "absolutely not up to the situation" and fails to address the public's experience during an apocalyptic summer. Anne Bringault from the Climate Action Network added that the budget is "far from the necessary surge." The increase in the green fund is considered insufficient, with Fayolle pointing out it is still half of what the fund was in 2024.
The government highlighted additional funding for the forest sector, including 36 million euros for tree planting, maintaining the Barnier fund at 300 million euros, and the "deployment of Vigie crue across the entire territory" to improve flood prevention. However, the Ademe — the Agency for Ecological Transition — is expected to lose 350 million euros for its future expenses, and 229 job cuts (full-time equivalents) are planned, particularly within the Cerema and the National Institute of Geography.
Environmental groups criticize the government for continuing an "austerity logic" that has affected public services and the just ecological and social transition. They note that tax benefits for the richest individuals and multinationals have not been challenged. The budget marathon in Parliament is expected to begin with the National Assembly starting its examination in the Finance Committee on October 7, followed by a session on October 13. Deputies and senators will have until December 17 to adopt the finance law.
Macron's Final Budget Faces Criticism Over Environmental Commitments
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