Emmanuel Macron has announced that the "Choose France" summit will be held earlier than usual, on January 18, marking the final event before his departure from the Élysée Palace in May. Traditionally scheduled between May and June, the summit is an annual gathering aimed at attracting foreign investments to France. During a state visit to Spain, Macron addressed a Franco-Spanish economic forum in Madrid, urging Spanish companies and investors to increase their presence in France, even though trade and investment between the two nations are already robust. The most recent edition of Choose France, held on June 1, resulted in a record 93 billion euros in announced investments, largely driven by sectors such as artificial intelligence and data centers. This event had been framed as the last under Macron's presidency. The president, who will leave office in mid-May after two terms, initiated the summit shortly after taking power in 2017 as part of his pro-business agenda. He frequently cites it as one of his key achievements, noting that France has been the top European destination for foreign investments for seven years, according to the EY consulting firm's annual report. A close aide to Macron explained that holding the summit in January, rather than after the 2027 presidential election, would prevent his successor from having enough time to finalize investment agreements. By scheduling it earlier, the next president, if they choose to continue the tradition, would have the flexibility to organize the following edition according to their own priorities. This decision reflects Macron’s effort to ensure a smooth transition of economic policy and investment initiatives to the next administration.