Type
Internal restructuring
Country
France
Region
Location of affected unit(s)
Auxerre, Sens, Joigny, Avallon, Vézelay, Clermont‑Ferrand
Sector
Media
58 - Publishing activities
58.1 - Publishing of books, newspapers and other publishing activities, except software publishing
58.12 - Publishing of newspapers

152 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
9 April 2026
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2027
Foreseen end date
31 January 2027

Description

Centre France, a French media group, announced a social plan that will cut 152 jobs across its network. The layoffs affect the printing centre in Auxerre, the editorial teams in Sens, Joigny, Avallon and Vézelay, and staff at the Clermont-Ferrand headquarters. The plan is part of a transformation strategy aimed at accelerating digitalisation within the group.

The cuts are set to take effect at the beginning of 2027, with the group expecting to achieve €13 million in annual cost savings. The decision has prompted a strong response from syndicates such as CGT, FO, SNJ and CFDT, who highlighted the negative impact on local news coverage.


Citation

Eurofound (2026), Centre France, Internal restructuring in France, factsheet number 204602, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/204602.