French Government Suspends MaPrimeRénov' Program to Address Fraud, Reopening by September

The French government has announced the suspension of the MaPrimeRénov' renovation aid program, which supports homeowners with energy renovation costs, with plans to reopen it by the end of September 2025. Minister of Economy Éric Lombard confirmed this decision during a press briefing on June 8, noting the need to reorganize the program and improve fraud detection mechanisms. He highlighted that approximately 10% of applications submitted are fraudulent, prompting the need for this temporary suspension until July 1, when activity typically slows down during the summer months.

Lombard's remarks come in the wake of President Emmanuel Macron's dissatisfaction with ecological measure rollbacks, emphasizing the importance of efficient public spending. As part of the government's strategy, future budgets will require significant efforts, with around €40 billion allocated for the 2026 fiscal year and discussions ongoing regarding a potential budget freeze, termed "année blanche." The Minister assured that applications would still be accepted until the suspension takes effect, reinforcing the government’s commitment to tackling inefficiencies in the energy renovation program and its implications for ecological policies.