French microbusinesses delay investment amid uncertainty, Ifop finds

• French microbusinesses delayed investment in the third quarter of 2026, with 77% taking a wait-and-see approach amid political and economic uncertainty.
• Only 35% were optimistic about their own business, as confidence in company activity and France’s business climate hit survey lows.
• Distrust of the government reached a survey record, with 90% of microbusiness leaders expressing no confidence.
• Hiring outpaced job cuts, but the net employment gain remained weak compared with previous years despite increased labor market activity.

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