French presidential candidates to discuss economy at Medef summit

France’s leading presidential hopefuls will face a round of questions from business leaders at the Medef employers federation’s annual end‑of‑summer conference on Thursday. The event, held in Paris, brings together the country’s top candidates as they outline their economic plans ahead of the 2027 election.

During the session, Medef delegates will probe the candidates on key policy areas: taxation, the weight of regulatory burdens, strategies for reindustrialisation, and the nation’s public debt, which exceeds €3.5 trillion. The discussion aims to gauge how each contender intends to balance fiscal responsibility with growth and competitiveness.

The conference underscores the growing influence of the private sector in shaping France’s political agenda. The candidates’ responses will likely inform voters and stakeholders about the feasibility of their proposals, setting the tone for the forthcoming electoral campaign.