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Macron Targets Record €20 Billion in Foreign Investments at 2025 Choose France Summit

The 8th edition of the economic diplomacy event will host 200 global investors in Versailles, with over 50 projects expected to be announced.

Sommet Choose France: «On passera le cap des 20 milliards d'euros» d'investissements, annonce Emmanuel Macron
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Overview

  • President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to secure over €20 billion in foreign investment at the 2025 Choose France summit on May 19.
  • The summit, held in Versailles, will bring together 200 major global investors, including leaders from BYD, Ikea, Goldman Sachs, and Carlos Slim.
  • This year’s theme, 'France, terre de créativité,' emphasizes innovation, regulatory simplification, and energy policy reform to attract investment.
  • Since its launch in 2017, Choose France has generated €47 billion in pledges across 178 projects, with a high follow-through rate and only 11 abandonments.
  • Despite leading Europe in foreign investment projects in 2024, France faces challenges in job creation per project compared to Spain and Germany.