Overview

• France Travail's latest data projects 2.4 million potential hires in 2025, marking a decrease of 350,000 compared to 2024.
• Only 24.1% of surveyed companies plan to hire this year, the lowest level recorded since 2018.
• The decline in recruitment is particularly severe among very small enterprises, reflecting low morale among small business owners.
• Economic and political instability are identified as key factors contributing to the weakening labor market.
• This downturn underscores growing challenges for France’s employment sector, with broader implications for economic recovery.