# Capeb warns of 45,000 jobs lost and calls for VAT cut > On October 27, 2026, Capeb, which brings together building craftsmen, warned of the loss of 45,000 jobs in three years and called for urgent government intervention, notably a VAT cut. On October 28, its president, Jean-Christophe Repon, more specifically requested a VAT cut for individuals undertaking renovation work, to restore purchasing power. On October 30, CAPEB demonstrated between Chalon-sur-Saône and Mâcon to alert on the growing financial difficulties of building craftsmen, faced with the housing and construction crisis. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events nationwide, followed from 27 October 2026 to 30 October 2026. 4 articles from 4 sources (economy); last updated on 30 October 2026 at 18:05. - Status: ongoing - Category: Economy - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 27 October 2026 at 18:55 - Updated: 30 October 2026 at 18:05 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/112-capeb-warns-of-45-000-jobs-lost-and-calls-for-vat-cut ## Timeline (3 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 ### 30 October 2026 — [Saône-et-Loire : les artisans du bâtiment manifestent contre la crise](https://acturadar.com/en/events/5083-saone-et-loire-les-artisans-du-batiment-manifestent-contre-la-crise.md) La CAPEB a manifesté entre Chalon-sur-Saône et Mâcon pour alerter sur les difficultés financières croissantes des artisans du bâtiment, confrontés à la crise du logement et de la construction. 1 sources, 1 articles · Chalon-sur-Saône — Saône-et-Loire --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Capeb warns of 45,000 jobs lost and calls for VAT cut”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/112-capeb-warns-of-45-000-jobs-lost-and-calls-for-vat-cut Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology