# Building trades warn of 45,000 jobs lost and call for VAT cut

> On 27 October 2026, the Capeb warned of a loss of 45,000 construction jobs over three years. The organization, which brings together building artisans, urges urgent government action, including a VAT reduction. The next day its president, Jean‑Christophe Repon, called for a VAT cut for individuals undertaking renovation work to restore purchasing power.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events nationwide, followed from 27 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. 3 articles from 3 sources (economy); last updated on 28 October 2026 at 11:43.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Economy
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 27 October 2026 at 18:55
- Updated: 28 October 2026 at 11:43
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/112-building-trades-warn-of-45-000-jobs-lost-and-call-for-vat-cut

## Timeline (2 events)

### 27 October 2026 — [Les artisans du bâtiment alertent sur 45 000 emplois perdus en trois ans](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2262-les-artisans-du-batiment-alertent-sur-45-000-emplois-perdus-en-trois-ans.md)

La Capeb, qui rassemble les artisans du bâtiment, réclame une intervention urgente du gouvernement, notamment une baisse de la TVA, face à la perte de 45 000 emplois en trois ans.

1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide

### 28 October 2026 — [Capeb calls for VAT cut on renovation work](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2760-capeb-calls-for-vat-cut-on-renovation-work.md)

The president of Capeb, Jean-Christophe Repon, has called on the government to reduce VAT for individuals undertaking renovation work, in order to boost purchasing power.

2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide

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