Core Insights - The French private sector employment remained stable in the second quarter of this year, with a decrease of 4,800 jobs from March to June, reflecting a 0% change quarter-on-quarter and a 0.4% decline year-on-year, equating to a loss of 93,900 jobs compared to the same period in 2024 [1] Group 1 - The French economy achieved a growth of 0.3% in the second quarter, which contributed to the stability of employment numbers despite pressures on job demand from increased labor productivity [1] - Current private sector employment levels in France exceed pre-pandemic figures, showing a 5.2% increase compared to the end of Q4 2019, translating to an addition of 1 million jobs [1]