CGT leader Sophie Binet demands a fuel price cap, salary indexing to energy costs, and opposes May 1st work legislation as France faces budgetary constraints and rising energy inflation.
The first European ETI Summit at the Sorbonne spotlighted the critical economic role, export strength, and challenges facing intermediate-sized companies in Europe and France.
France's social economy sector faces financial strains amid declining subsidies, while the EU reports progress and strategic investments in social economy development through 2027.
The French government will hold a major meeting on April 21 with political and social partners to discuss the 2027 budget strategy, focusing on targeted support amid economic and geopolitical challenges.