November 2015
The Competitiveness of French Companies in 2015
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Payment Terms: Should We Follow Germany’s Example?
Pierre Gattaz addresses the question of whether or not France should follow the German model regarding payment terms.
Labor Costs and the CICE
Pierre Gattaz's views on the excessively high labor costs in France and the Tax Credit for Competitiveness and Employment (CICE).
Pierre Gattaz's Response to the 2015 ARC-IFOP Survey
Pierre Gattaz shares his thoughts on the ARC-IFOP survey regarding payment terms in France in 2015.
"Corporate Competitiveness" by Pierre Gattaz
Pierre Gattaz discusses the competitiveness of French companies and the challenges they face.
Intercompany Loans
Pierre Gattaz responds to Jean-Marc Sylvestre regarding this measure provided for in the Macron Law, which aims to facilitate lending between businesses without the involvement of banks.
Economic Growth: France's Two Challenges
Pierre Gattaz outlines the two major challenges France faces in regaining economic growth.
Pierre Gattaz Discusses the Shift to Electronic Invoicing
Jérôme Mandrillon asks Mr. Gattaz about the shift to electronic invoicing and the progress made in this area.
Macron 2 Act – MEDEF’s Expectations
Pierre Gattaz, president of MEDEF, outlines the employers’ organization’s expectations regarding the Macron 2 bill.
Jean-Marc Sylvestre comments on Pierre Gattaz’s remarks
Jean-Marc Sylvestre comments on Pierre Gattaz’s remarks during the breakfast forum hosted by the “ Cabinet ARC ” in November 2015, which focused on the theme “The Competitiveness of French Companies.”
Biography of Pierre Gattaz
Pierre Gattaz is the former president of MEDEF and has served as chairman of the board of Radiall since 1994. Throughout his career, he has held various positions within industry associations, notably the Federation of Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Industries and the Union of Passive Electronic Components Industries. In December 2016, he participated in negotiations on health insurance reform and announced that he found François Fillon’s political platform for the 2017 presidential election “inspiring,” in his own words. He has made full employment a priority and advocates primarily for lower taxes, simplified labor regulations, and education reform.