France implements new regulations for healthcare, environment, and energy subsidies

Starting September 1, 2026, several regulatory changes will take effect in France affecting healthcare, environmental policy, and housing subsidies.

Under the updated MaPrimeRénov’ program, the scope of eligible energy-saving works is being reduced. Many individual improvements, such as ventilation systems, standalone insulation, and certain heating equipment, will no longer qualify for separate funding. However, specific subsidies remain for Mayotte to address its unique climate. These include solar water heater installations, solar radiation protection for walls, and ventilated cladding, with subsidy amounts varying based on household income levels. Additionally, heat pumps using fossil fuel backups are now excluded from eligibility.

In the healthcare sector, new limits are being placed on medical leave. Unless a medical professional provides a specific justification, initial sick leave prescriptions will be capped at 31 days, with extensions limited to a maximum of 62 days.

Environmental regulations are also shifting with the implementation of the ‘polluter-pays’ principle regarding PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), requiring industrial polluters to take financial responsibility for these persistent chemical substances.