French business leaders urge economic focus for 2027 elections

As the 2027 presidential election approaches in France, business leaders and economic analysts are calling for a greater focus on structural economic issues. Amir Reza-Tofighi, president of the employer organization Les Entrepreneurs, has urged candidates to make wealth creation and economic growth central to their platforms.

Reza-Tofighi expressed concern that many candidates are making unrealistic financial promises rather than addressing the root causes of economic instability. He highlighted the heavy burden of taxation on companies and social charges on wages, noting that current fiscal pressures prevent companies from increasing salaries and that the perceived value of work is declining.

Broader economic analysis suggests France faces a systemic crisis characterized by low productivity and a high ratio of inactive individuals compared to the workforce. With GDP per capita falling below the European Union average in purchasing power parity, experts emphasize that restoring the logic of work and increasing productivity are essential to preventing further economic and social decline.