Analysis

October 11, 2024

‘The ecosystem is worried’ — new budget proposal will slow startup growth, warn French founders

The French government’s 2025 budget proposal has failed to win over the tech sector

France’s new government has unveiled its hotly-anticipated budget proposal for 2025 — and it includes measures that founders fear could significantly undermine the growth of startups.

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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

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