The MEDEF is the leading network of businessmen and women in France. Among its strengths is the ability to anticipate the future, added to a readiness to propose solutions and take action. A privileged partner in the dialogue with decision-makers and government With complete openness, the MEDEF is permanently engaged in lobbying all decision-makers at the local, regional, national and European levels, in order to make certain that the point of view of business is heard.
An essential partner in the dialogue between unions and management Legally empowered to negotiate on behalf of all firms with government and unions, the MEDEF conducts all the important interprofessional negotiations. It devotes special effort to fostering an effective job market and a modern and efficient welfare system. An ever-ready and ever-present spokesman on behalf of business The authorized agents carry forward the proposals of businessmen and women in all joint commissions and arenas of economic and working life, and at all levels (national, regional, and that of the département). A determined force for change The MEDEF dialogues with all the protagonists of civil society, even those who are traditionally far removed from the world of business, such as young people, teachers, journalists, magistrates, local councillors, artists. In partnership with other actors, it launches a great many concrete initiatives aimed at "getting things moving".