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Layoffs in France
28 sourced layoff rounds at 23 companies in France between Feb 2022 and Aug 2026: 66,642 people in the rounds where a number was given. Each one links to the article or filing it came from. The list covers what we have been able to source, not every cut in the country.
People affected
67K
Where a number was given
Companies
23
With a sourced round
Rounds
28
Feb 2022 → Aug 2026
Every round, newest first
- Sodexo (France)−1,000
The French caterer said it would eliminate 963 positions, 4% of its French workforce, with up to 134 more at its head office.
About the figure: More than 1,000 jobs in France only.
Hospitality & Leisure · Source: Reuters (via WSAU)
- Ubisoft−380
Ubisoft cut 380 jobs worldwide, closing its Belgrade and Winnipeg studios and trimming teams in the United States and Barcelona.
Gaming · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Renault−800
Renault announced a voluntary departure plan for 800 engineers, mainly in the Paris region, by the end of 2027.
About the figure: Voluntary departures.
Automotive · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Michelin−1,500
Michelin announced a voluntary departure plan for around 1,500 mostly office jobs in France.
About the figure: Voluntary departures.
Automotive · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Groupe SEB−2,100
The small appliance maker announced a global plan to cut up to 2,100 jobs by 2027, including about 500 in France.
About the figure: Up to 2,100.
Consumer Goods & Food · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Capgemini−2,400
Capgemini announced 2,400 voluntary departures in France, citing weaker activity in manufacturing sectors it serves.
About the figure: Voluntary departures; unions counted 2,409 posts.
IT Services & Consulting · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Ubisoft−200
Ubisoft said it would reduce staff at its Saint-Mandé headquarters by up to 200 through a voluntary scheme.
About the figure: Up to 200, through a voluntary collective termination scheme.
Gaming · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Société Générale−1,800
The bank said it would cut 1,800 jobs in France through unreplaced retirements and internal mobility.
About the figure: No forced departures.
Banking & Finance · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
The French bank opened a voluntary departure plan at its asset management arm after buying AXA Investment Managers, with about 600 positions affected in France.
About the figure: Figure from a union source; about 20% of the division, phased to the end of 2027 through voluntary departures.
Banking & Finance · Source: Reuters (via WSAU)
- Allianz Partners−1,500
The Allianz travel insurance arm plans to cut 1,500 to 1,800 call centre jobs as AI systems handle simple customer enquiries.
About the figure: Range of 1,500 to 1,800.
Banking & Finance · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Renault−3,000
Renault planned up to 3,000 job cuts in support functions such as HR, finance and marketing under a cost programme.
About the figure: Up to 3,000; plan was subject to negotiation with employee representatives.
Automotive · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Atos−14,000
Atos set out a restructuring plan that could remove up to 14,000 positions worldwide by the end of 2026.
About the figure: Up to 14,000; the plan takes the workforce from 74,000 to 60,000 by the end of 2026.
IT Services & Consulting · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Moët Hennessy−1,200
The LVMH wines and spirits arm said it would shed 1,200 jobs through attrition as demand and revenue fell.
About the figure: Reduction through natural turnover and unfilled vacancies, not a redundancy plan.
Consumer Goods & Food · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Auchan−2,400
Auchan announced about 2,400 job cuts in France across its headquarters and stores after falling sales.
Retail & Corporate · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Michelin−1,254
Michelin said it would close its Cholet and Vannes tyre plants in France by early 2026.
Automotive · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Valeo−1,068
Valeo planned about 1,068 job cuts in Europe, 868 of them at eight French sites, with two facilities closing.
Automotive · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Airbus−2,500
Airbus said it would cut 2,500 jobs by mid 2026 in its Defence and Space division.
About the figure: The figure was later lowered to 2,043 positions.
Aviation & Aerospace · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Casino Group−3,000
Unions said Casino management told a works council meeting it would cut more than 3,000 jobs under its redundancy plan.
About the figure: Figure comes from trade union sources; management had communicated a range of 1,293 to 3,267 positions.
Retail & Corporate · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Sanofi−1,200
Sanofi restructured its research and development arm, cutting 1,200 jobs over 2024 and 2025, mainly in oncology.
Pharma & Healthcare · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Worldline−1,440
The payments company set out about 1,440 job cuts worldwide under its Power24 cost plan, including 330 in France.
About the figure: The Power24 plan itself was first announced in October 2023.
Fintech · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Forvia−10,000
The French car parts supplier said it plans to cut up to 10,000 jobs in Europe over five years, mostly through attrition.
About the figure: Up to 10,000; the company said most would come from attrition and reduced hiring.
Automotive · Source: RTE
- Société Générale−900
The French bank announced plans to cut around 900 head office jobs under a cost cutting programme.
Banking & Finance · Source: Business Recorder (AFP)
- Valeo−1,150
The car parts supplier said it would cut 1,150 jobs worldwide, including 735 in Europe, in a business reorganisation.
Automotive · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Alstom−1,500
The rail equipment maker announced 1,500 job cuts in support services during a cash flow crisis.
Industrial & Manufacturing · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Carrefour−1,000
Carrefour planned a voluntary redundancy scheme covering just under 1,000 staff at its three French head offices.
About the figure: Stated as just under 1,000; voluntary redundancy plan.
Retail & Corporate · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Camaïeu−2,600
A Lille court ordered the liquidation of the clothing chain, closing its 514 shops and dismissing all 2,600 employees.
Retail & Corporate · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Vallourec−2,950
The French steel tube maker said it would cut about 2,950 jobs worldwide, most of them in Germany where two plants close.
Industrial & Manufacturing · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Stellantis (France)−2,600
Stellantis opened a plan for 2,600 voluntary departures in France by the end of 2023, extending an earlier departure scheme.
About the figure: Voluntary departures rather than compulsory layoffs.
Automotive · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
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