I am surprised by this, aren't Government help forbidden by EU rules? France has gotten into trouble in the past for directly helping its main energy producer[0] or its rail service[1]. Or maybe this is just a loan in this case?
[0]: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_15_... [1]: https://www.railwaygazette.com/freight/fret-sncf-to-be-wound...