france predictions for 2025

Read 18 predictions about France in 2025, a year that will see this country experience significant change in its politics, economics, technology, culture, and environment. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.

Quantumrun Foresight prepared this list; A trend intelligence consulting firm that uses strategic foresight to help companies thrive from future trends in foresight. This is just one of many possible futures society may experience.

International relations predictions for France in 2025

International relations predictions to impact France in 2025 include:

Politics predictions for France in 2025

Politics related predictions to impact France in 2025 include:

Government predictions for France in 2025

Government related predictions to impact France in 2025 include:

  • The government saves €12 billion (USD $13 billion) in its budget to meet deficit reduction targets. Likelihood: 65 percent.1
  • France extends paid parental leave by including a family leave that parents can take at the same time as their maternity/paternity leaves. Likelihood: 75 percent.1

Economy predictions for France in 2025

Economy related predictions to impact France in 2025 include:

  • Frances's new pension scheme doesn't affect those who have already contributed toward their retirement; that is, those who are at least 50 years old this year. 0%1
  • European wholesale electricity prices soar by around 30% within the last six years due to a recovery in gas and carbon emissions prices and the planned phase-out of some coal and nuclear power generation units. 1%1
  • France's pension deficit has gone as high as €17.2bn compared to €2.9bn in 2018 50%1
  • The age when French citizens can receive a full pension has been delayed to 64 from 62 now. 1%1

Technology predictions for France in 2025

Technology related predictions to impact France in 2025 include:

  • Two reactors of Fessenheim plant in eastern France have been shut down, with two more to follow in 2027-2028. 1%1
  • Despite the closure of coal plants and two Fessenheim nuclear reactors, France is well-supplied in energy due to increased capacity from renewables, interconnectors, and demand-side response measures. 0%1

Culture predictions for France in 2025

Culture related predictions to impact France in 2025 include:

  • The Tour de France starts in the northern city of Lille, with the Grand Depart, and the opening four stages are held in the Hauts-de-France Region, between the English Channel, the border with Belgium, and the capital, Paris. Likelihood: 80 percent.1
  • France becomes the most visited country in the world. Likelihood: 70 percent.1

Defense predictions for in 2025

Defense related predictions to impact France in 2025 include:

  • The annual defense spending reaches USD $59 billion, up 46% from 2018 levels. Likelihood: 60 percent1
  • France increases its military nuclear budget by 65% to €6 billion per year, up from €3.9 billion in 2017, to build up the country's nuclear arsenal. 75%1
  • In the face of growing threats from other powers amid a race in space militarization, the French military has spent now 3.6 billion euros since 2019 for gaining strategic space autonomy. 1%1
  • The French government increases spending on the armed forces to 50 billion euros, meeting NATO target of 2% GDP. 1%1

Infrastructure predictions for France in 2025

Infrastructure related predictions to impact France in 2025 include:

  • The national rail service SNCF installs some 190,000 square meters of solar panels in 156 train stations nationwide. Likelihood: 65 percent.1
  • Homeowners are required to insulate their properties for energy efficiency or risk being banned from renting out their properties. Likelihood: 70 percent1

Environment predictions for France in 2025

Environment related predictions to impact France in 2025 include:

  • New legislation effectively bans businesses from using plastic plates and cups. It also requires disposable tableware to be made from 60% compostable material. 1%1

Science predictions for France in 2025

Science related predictions to impact France in 2025 include:

  • The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor launches, marking a giant milestone in fusion energy development. (Likelihood 80%)1

Health predictions for France in 2025

Health related predictions to impact France in 2025 include:

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January 7, 2022. Last updated January 7, 2020.

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