France must “become a great production nation again”, insists Bruno Le Maire

For the seventh time, the Choose France summit is being held at the Château de Versailles (Yvelines), Monday May 13. A record amount of at least 15 billion euros of foreign investment for 56 projects was announced. “It is a great success which is due to an economic policy which has been the same for seven years”reacted Bruno Le Maire in “4 Truths”, on France 2. The government’s objective is to be “attractive for investments, having activity in all territories, bringing us closer to full employment (…) and become again a great producing nation”detailed the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty.

“We categorically refuse any tax increase”

“We are currently experiencing two economic revolutions: the energy revolution, with the decarbonization of the economy, and the technological revolution, with artificial intelligence”, explained Bruno Le Maire. The executive wants “reopen factories” And “to become a great artificial intelligence nation again because we are today the leader in Europe”, continued the minister. For this, it is necessary in particular “debureaucratize French production”by removing unnecessary standards, he said.

France must also reduce its public deficit in the years to come. “We categorically refuse any increase in taxes on French households”assured Bruno Le Maire, stressing that “wages are rising faster than inflation” Today.