French industry competitiveness becomes key issue in 2027 presidential race

French manufacturing, struggling with competitiveness but buoyed by defense, aeronautics, and cosmetics, is pressing presidential candidates for concrete industrial policy commitments. The sector's expectations signal that reindustrialization will be a central campaign theme, though no specific proposals have yet emerged.

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