The National Assembly has announced a 40 billion euro plan to install air conditioning in buildings.

Paris – June 25, 2026: In response to the ongoing heatwave in France, the National Rally (RN) has announced a comprehensive plan for air conditioning buildings. This involves an investment of 40 billion euros and is mainly divided into two areas. In the first phase, air conditioning will be installed in public facilities such as hospitals, schools, and nursing homes. Next, the installation of air conditioning in private residences is planned.

On June 23, 2026, RN parliamentarian Jean-Philippe Tanguy explained in an interview with TF1 that the “100% Renovation” plan is scheduled to be realized by 2030 based on interest-free loans. He emphasized that the installation of 30 to 40 million air conditioning units is necessary to effectively respond to the rising temperatures, and the costs will be offset by reductions in energy expenses.

This initiative by the National Rally is not their first. In May 2026, RN parliamentarian Laure Lavalette from the Var department advocated for a nationwide air conditioning plan for public buildings. She stressed the necessity of air conditioning in both public and private buildings to protect citizens from extreme temperatures.

Reactions to the RN proposal have been mixed. The party “La France Insoumise,” led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, criticized Marine Le Pen’s “fully air-conditioned” approach, expressing concerns about the negative impacts of massive air conditioning deployment. He argued that individual air conditioning units are not a solution to climate change issues.

Meanwhile, the French government is implementing various measures to address the energy crisis, secure energy supply, and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. These include investments in renewable energy and promoting energy conservation.

However, RN’s building air conditioning plan raises questions about financing and its long-term environmental impact. Critics point out that widespread installation of air conditioning could increase energy consumption and accelerate climate change.

Overall, the debate surrounding RN’s air conditioning plan highlights the diverse approaches to overcoming the challenges of climate change in France. While some parties emphasize technical solutions such as air conditioning, others call for structural changes and reductions in energy consumption.

Discussions about the optimal responses to climate change are expected to intensify over the coming months, especially against the backdrop of parliamentary elections and the ongoing domestic heatwaves.