Despite economic pressures, SMEs in Grand Est region exhibit resilience in Q3 2025 with modest revenue growth and stable business failure rates, per regional accountants' report.
Lorient's small businesses are participating in workshops designed to marry economic growth with environmental responsibility, fostering ecological transition in the region.
Medef's Paris demonstration highlights the growing economic struggles of French SMEs and local businesses facing taxation, regulation, and foreign competition in 2025.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu proposes a €1.1 billion CVAE tax cut starting in 2026, aiming to ease financial pressures on SMEs with phased elimination over three years, amidst mixed political reactions.
Benoît Rigot has been appointed as the new regional director of Bpifrance in Strasbourg, focusing on enhancing support for SMEs.