Ahead of President Emmanuel Macron’s State Visit to the United Kingdom and the Franco-British Summit (8–10 July 2025), the UK-France Business Forum — co-chaired by the Franco-British Chamber and the French Chamber of Great Britain— has presented a set of strategic recommendations to both governments. These focus on six key areas to be addressed during the Summit:
– 🔋 Energy Transition & Security
– 🛡️ Defence Supply Chains
– 🤖 Technology & Artificial Intelligence
– 🚗 Mobility & Industrial Workforce
– 💼 Economic Security
– 📈 Bilateral Investment
These proposals are the outcome of months of collaborative work, carried out in close consultation with both French and British businesses to ensure their perspectives are reflected on these critical economic and industrial priorities.
Françoise Rausch, President of the Franco-British Chamber, shared these insights in an interview with The Guardian’s Senior Economics Correspondent, Richard Partington, a timely reflection on the future of UK-France trade relations:
📖 Read the article here
As part of the Summit, we are delighted that President Rausch will participate in a high-level meeting bringing together French and British business leaders, alongside French Minister of Economy, Eric Lombard. She will also attend the @Lord Mayor’s Dinner at Guildhall in honour of President Macron, held in the City of London on 9 July.
The momentum is real — let’s shape the next chapter of the Franco-British economic relationship. 🇫🇷🇬🇧
