Vincent Jeanbrun

French housing crisis and legislative response

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: France social housing faces investment and demand challenges

France is addressing a significant housing crisis characterized by a widening gap between supply and demand. The social housing sector, despite holding 5.2 million units, faces increasing pressure; applications rose from

France 2026 forest fire emergency and reconstruction

8 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Gironde wildfire recovery costs estimated at 9 million euros

By late July 2026, the French government reported that widespread forest fires were generally under control due to stabilizing weather patterns following an unprecedented heatwave. Since the start of the year, France rec

Gravelines nuclear plant EPR2 site preparation

4 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: France selects sites for EPR2 nuclear reactor expansion

The French government has granted environmental authorization to the state-owned energy company EDF to begin preparatory works for two new EPR2 nuclear reactors at the Gravelines nuclear power plant in the Nord departmen

France 2026 home renovation regulations

8 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: France to adjust DPE energy ratings via electricity coefficient change

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