what impact on salaries in 2025? Those informed about the eco of December 14

Every Saturday, two economists debate topics that mark economic and social news.

Emmanuel Cugny and Hadrien Bect receive Nathalie Chusseauprofessor at the University of Lille, associate researcher at the Chair Demographic transitions, economic transitions of the Risk Foundation; And Philippe Trainormember of the Circle of Economists.

Has the French economy really entered into recession, as Medef President Patrick Martin feels? Is our economy “only” stagnating? Whatever the option, the bosses wonder and become impatient. “It’s hell to invest in France”even declare in unison the bosses of TotalEnergies and EDF.

In this context, and at a time when salary increases are being negotiated in companies, what can we expect from salary policies next year? Several surveys show little optimism on this subject.