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Check out the highlights from our 2025 breakfast forum

Hosted by Jean-Marc Sylvestre, this edition of the breakfast forum provided the Minister with an opportunity to discuss current economic issues as well as the latest results from the ARC/IFOP survey.

Éric Lombard comments on the results of the ARC/IFOP survey on payment terms

The Minister expressed concern about the lengthening of payment terms noted in the latest results of our survey.

Éric Lombard on France's Budgetary Situation and the Government's Policy Directions

The minister reiterated the government's desire not to raise taxes or increase the tax burden on businesses, despite the current budgetary situation.

Éric Lombard Speaks on France's Economic Attractiveness

Mr. Lombard points out that France remains the most attractive country in Europe for corporate investment for the fifth consecutive year.

Éric Lombard on the Current International Economic Situation and News

The Minister presents his analysis of the global economic turmoil caused by the tariffs imposed by the United States.

Marc Sénéchal shares his analysis of the increase in payment terms in 2025

Marc Sénéchal, a court-appointed administrator and founder of BTSG, commented on the results of the latest ARC/IFOP survey, focusing in particular on the cultural aspects of certain payment delays.

Marc Sénéchal on the Lack of Equity Capital Among French Companies

Marc Sénéchal offers his analysis of one of the explanations for this phenomenon, which he attributes, among other factors, to the cultural aversion to risk exhibited by French companies, particularly smaller ones.