France Adopts New Fast-Track Environmental Litigation Regime for Strategic Projects

On 21 April 2026, France adopted Decree No. 2026-302 on the simplification of environmental litigation procedures and the acceleration of certain projects (the Decree), published in the Official Journal on 22 April 2026. The Decree marks a further step in the French government’s strategy to shorten development timelines for projects considered critical to the country’s economic sovereignty, reindustrialization agenda and energy transition.... By: Bracewell LLP