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French Government Expands Targeted Energy Support Measures to Shield Vulnerable Households from Rising Costs

Authorities are continuing targeted fiscal support for low-income households to offset higher energy bills, aiming to limit social pressure while managing the budget impact of prolonged energy price volatility.
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