Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, France is working to boost its global image through showcasing Olympic venues. However, political uncertainty looms as a snap parliamentary election has left no party with a majority, and a stable government is uncertain.
Caretaker PM Gabriel Attal remains in power, while the left-wing alliance proposed Lucie Castets as PM to repeal Macron's pension reform. Socialist leader Olivier Faure accuses Macron of denying the election result.
In an effort to reassure business leaders about France's stability, President Macron hosted 40 top global CEOs, including Elon Musk, Coca-Cola's James Quincey, and Alibaba's Joe Tsai. Macron highlighted his pro-business policies and announced €15bn of new foreign investment in 56 projects, securing investments from companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca.
France has maintained its position as the leader in European foreign direct investment for five consecutive years. As the Olympics draw near, tourists are eager to capture the iconic Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower, symbolizing the excitement and anticipation surrounding the upcoming games.
