The UPE 06 held its General Assembly, and on this occasion, its president Yvon Grosso was able to discuss the highlights of 2011 as well as the strategic directions for 2012.
“The entirety of our actions in 2011 demonstrates the dynamism of our association. Our activities in 2012 are in line with the strategic axes, including the creation of the Civic and Societal Training Institute and the Training Institute for Representatives, as well as support for the initiative to create the BA06 investment and support fund and the Global Performance 06 project, CSR support, and carbon assessment for 20 companies with 5 major mentors and partners,” Yvon Grosso specifies.
However, given the extremely difficult situation, businesses need to make their voices heard by the public authorities so that any decision is coherent with the preservation of the competitiveness of French businesses in the international context.
On this matter, Yvon Grosso is uncompromising in his critique of the Amended Finance Bill (PLFR) presented recently in the Council of Ministers. A number of its measures could negatively impact economic activity by increasing business costs.
“Growth cannot be decreed; it can only be effective and efficient in a favorable ecosystem,” added Yvon Grosso.
In conclusion: “Budgetary discipline should not be at the expense of the productive apparatus, the only source of economic wealth. It is imperative to reduce public spending and lighten the fiscal and social burden on French businesses, as only competitiveness is the instrument of growth.”
