Investment Survey 2025 - France (European Investment Bank)

Summary

• A total of 85% of French firms view uncertainty as an impediment to investment.p.7
• While 84% of French firms are investing, the net share expecting to expand investment is negative (-9%).p.7
• French manufacturing firms demonstrate resilience with 94% investing and a net balance of 1% expecting to increase investment in 2025.p.7
• Compliance with new regulations and standards represents a trade obstacle for 61% of French firms.p.7
• To address physical climate risks, 44% of French firms have taken action compared to 53% in the EU.p.8

Key insights

1. Uncertainty is cited as a barrier to investment by 85% of French firms.p.7
2. Logistics and transport disruptions concern 50% of French firms compared to 43% across the EU.p.7
3. Only 11% of French firms purchase climate-risk insurance compared to the EU average of 25%.p.8
4. Developing or introducing new products, processes or services accounts for investment by 29% of French firms.p.8
5. Generative AI tools are used by 24% of French firms to improve processes compared to 37% in the EU.p.8
6. Financially constrained firms account for 6.8% in France, exceeding the EU average of 6.1%.p.8
7. The transition to stricter climate standards is viewed as a risk by 43% of French firms versus 32% in the EU.p.8