France updates aid rules for carbon-exposed energy-intensive firms
France has amended its rules for aid to energy-intensive companies that face a high risk of moving production abroad because of carbon pricing costs passed on through electricity prices. The change, signed on 2 November 2026 and published on 3 November, updates legal references in the Energy Code and changes how companies apply through the Agence de services et de paiement. Carbon leakage means that companies may shift output to countries with weaker climate rules.
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What does it mean?
Companies that use a lot of electricity and could lose business to foreign rivals can still apply for state help, but the application process and legal references have been updated. The rules now point to the new article numbers in the Energy Code.
Who is affected?
Energy-intensive companies in France that apply for carbon-leakage aid for their sites.