Parliamentary mission proposes 43 measures to revitalize French local businesses

A French parliamentary mission proposes 43 measures to revitalize local businesses facing rising commercial vacancy rates. The proposals include rent controls in priority zones, revising property values, and limiting new peripheral commercial areas. They also suggest a single point of contact for business takeovers and accelerating public real estate initiatives. The mission highlights that commercial vacancy reached 12% in 2025, with 62% of French communes lacking any shops, impacting social life and local economies.