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France breaks new record for business failures in 2026

37,700 businesses filed for insolvency proceedings in the first half of 2026.

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This figure exceeds the 2025 record by 1,500, amid ongoing economic challenges.

SMEs and the Occitanie region are hardest hit, worsening employment pressures.

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Why it matters

Ce record historique reflète une dégradation continue de la santé économique des entreprises françaises, avec des répercussions majeures sur l'emploi et la croissance.

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