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Aerospace CEO sparks debate over France’s green reindustrialisation

The CEO of French aerospace giant Safran has sparked political controversy by announcing he will no longer invest in cities led by environmentalist majorities. © SAFRAN

The head of French aerospace giant Safran has ignited a political row after declaring the company will no longer invest in cities governed by environmentalist majorities.

Remarks made last week by Safran CEO Olivier Andriès have reignited the debate around France’s push for "green reindustrialisation" – or sustainable development – highlighting divisions over how to balance economic growth with environmental concerns.

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