Macron Announces Final Choose France Summit Ahead of 2027 Departure; France Advances Climate Adaptation Plan

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the final Choose France summit will be held on January 18, 2027, at the Château de Versailles. This event marks the last such summit before Macron’s planned departure from office in May 2027. The announcement was made during a Franco-Spanish economic forum in Madrid, where Macron encouraged increased investment from Spanish companies, highlighting the strong trade ties between France and Spain. The previous summit held in June 2026 yielded a record €93 billion in investment announcements, particularly in sectors like artificial intelligence and data centers. Macron described the Choose France initiative, launched in 2017, as a cornerstone of his pro-business legacy. According to the consultancy EY, France has been the top European destination for foreign investment over the past seven years, underscoring the summit's importance. An advisor mentioned that scheduling the summit in January provides Macron’s successor with the opportunity to oversee upcoming investment agreements. Meanwhile, on the environmental front, Minister of Ecological Transition Monique Barbut has submitted a roadmap to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu by September 30th. This plan aims to accelerate the implementation of the national climate adaptation strategy, addressing the challenges posed by climate change in France. Together, these developments reflect France’s dual focus on sustaining economic vitality through foreign investment and strengthening environmental resilience in the coming years.