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Overview
- France widened its fast-track fuel relief loan to building and public works firms, a step the economy minister announced Monday after costs surged.
- TPEs, SMEs and artisans in construction will be able to request financing on the Bpifrance platform in the coming days.
- The state-backed program offers €5,000 to €50,000 at a 3.8% rate with no guarantees to help cover short-term cash needs.
- Officials report 7,000 applications and €3.3 million already paid, with about €30 million in requests now under review.
- The Transport Ministry opens a portal Tuesday for a one-off subsidy to road public transport companies, with €70 to €500 per vehicle and a €60,000 cap per firm, and the prime minister plans to detail further June aid this week.