Photo: AFPAnd in fact 33 percent of the 200 foreign businesses operating in France who were surveyed found that the country's reputation has actually grown during 2019. Foreign businesses in France contribute more than 25 percent of the country's Research & Development sector, and 33 percent of foreign exports. The next challenge facing France's reputation is the possibility of unlimited strikes in December against Macron's plans to reform the pension system. "But if you look at the economic data over recent years, it still shows that France is an attractive country to invest in." And 81 percent of the companies surveyed said they would continue to invest in France in the coming years.

Source: The Local November 21, 2019 09:11 UTC