【环球财经】2025年法国建筑业继续走弱

Group 1 - The French construction industry is expected to continue weakening in 2025, with economic activity projected to decline by 4% year-on-year [1] - The new residential market is a major drag on the industry, with construction activity in this sector expected to decrease by 8.8% in 2024, while non-residential construction is projected to decline by 6.6% [1] - The industry has already lost approximately 65,000 jobs since the crisis began in 2022, with an estimated reduction of 20,000 jobs in 2025 and an additional 10,000 jobs in 2026 [1] Group 2 - The construction improvement and maintenance sector is also expected to face challenges, with a forecasted decline of 0.5% in 2026 following a 1.1% drop in 2025 [2] - The residential energy renovation sector is anticipated to be particularly weak, with activities expected to shrink by 0.8% next year [2] - The instability of policy, particularly regarding subsidy adjustments and complex regulations, is cited as a major factor undermining market confidence [2]