Ministry of Ecological Transition

France: Rental regulations, tax deadlines & social aid

32 clusters · 102 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: France implements new unified tax on vacant housing

France’s housing and fiscal landscape is undergoing significant regulatory shifts regarding energy efficiency and vacancy taxation. Under the Climate and Resilience Law, rent increases are prohibited for properties with

Asian hornet expansion and climate impact in Europe

46 clusters · 132 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Asian hornets cause massive hive losses in Alpes-Maritimes

The spread of the invasive Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) continues across Europe, with significant activity in Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. In Germany, the species remains common in several sta

France and Belgium face severe drought and water shortages

53 clusters · 273 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: France faces critical water shortages due to persistent drought

The drought and heatwave impacting French agriculture and water supplies have intensified, reaching historic levels of severity. By late August 2026, the crisis expanded significantly, with 77% of the country affected by

France wildlife management and hunting policy tensions

15 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: France hunting season impacted by drought and wildfires

In July 2026, the French government drafted a revision of the 1986 hunting decree to allow battue hunting of chamois, isard, and mouflon. This included a plan for the Doubs department to harvest up to 330 chamois between

France electric vehicle infrastructure expansion

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: France advances EV infrastructure through legal rights and wireless charging

France has reached a milestone in its transition to electric mobility, surpassing 200,000 public electric vehicle charging points by July 31, 2026. This represents a 15% increase over the previous year, with nearly half

France 2026 home renovation regulations

10 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: MaPrimeRénov’ updates energy renovation subsidy rules in France

France’s 2026 energy rules require façade insulation of at least R ≥ 3 (m²·K)/W, while preserving vapor permeability with bio‑based materials such as cork, hemp or wood fibre. Mandatory diagnostics for mold, lead, asbest

French biodiversity and wildlife management

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: France reports accelerating biodiversity decline and new species protections

The French Ministry for Ecological Transition has implemented various measures to manage wildlife and address declining biodiversity. In late August 2026, the government updated its list of species designated as capable