French Ministers Prepare for Key SME Support Discussions at Impact PME 2025
The Impact PME 2025 event will feature key discussions by French ministers on SME support strategies.
Key Points
- • Impact PME event to occur on June 24, 2025.
- • Ministers Eric Lombard and Véronique Louwagie will discuss SME competitiveness.
- • Over 2000 attendees expected, with 30 sessions covering diverse economic topics.
- • Key discussions will include fiscal policies and achieving 40 billion euros in savings.
On June 24, 2025, the Impact PME event is set to take place at Station F in Paris, highlighting the French government's commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Among the notable attendees are Eric Lombard, the Minister of Economy, and Véronique Louwagie, the Minister responsible for SMEs. They are expected to engage in discussions that will address current economic strategies and financial policies aimed at bolstering SME competitiveness.
Lombard is scheduled to speak during a special session from 5:45 PM to 6:05 PM, where he will outline the government's approach to navigating the economic landscape leading up to the 2026 budget, particularly focusing on achieving 40 billion euros in savings while ensuring the sustainability of SMEs. Key topics of discussion will include fiscal policies and specific support measures that can enhance the operational health of SMEs in France.
The event anticipates attracting over 2000 visitors, including entrepreneurs and political leaders, with 30 sessions dedicated to diverse subjects such as artificial intelligence, ecological transition, human resources, financing, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Additionally, both ministers will partake in a roundtable titled 'Bridging the Political and Economic Worlds' to foster meaningful dialogues between political figures and business leaders, highlighting the vital role of SMEs in France’s economy. This initiative reflects the government's ongoing effort to strengthen the economic framework for SMEs amid evolving challenges.