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Is French industry ready to meet the challenges of the future?
Oct 8, 2026 — 11:35 am CEST - 11:50 AM CEST
LE CERCLE DES SACHANTS
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Description
Caught between an ambitious reindustrialisation drive and far-reaching transformations, French industry is undergoing a metamorphosis. Accounting for nearly 10 per cent of national GDP and showing a slight upturn in employment, it is displaying encouraging signs. Yet the contrasts remain stark: some sectors are struggling, whilst others, focused on innovation, are faring well.
By combining its manufacturing heritage with disruptive technologies, the industry aims to reconcile self-sufficiency, competitiveness and the green transition. What if the future of French industry were being decided right now?


