I'll start.
First of all, we're well aware that the changes we're facing are not just temporary, but structural.
Over the past year and a half, we've adapted very quickly to the situation. Many of the programs we're discussing today were launched in a matter of weeks—some of them in just days—to address these challenges. Indeed, we're well aware that entrepreneurs also have to adapt quickly.
In the current context, we believe that our core offerings remain relevant, but that we need to tailor our support to the affected sectors while investing in measures that will help businesses.
For example, we recently launched the LIFT program to help companies invest in productivity. We know that businesses need to invest in AI, robotics and automation, and we want to help them by offering consulting services and financing so they can implement measures that will make a difference. This is a more structural type of support aimed at improving productivity.
You also mentioned more support for strategic sectors. Defence is one of those strategic sectors. We are about to roll out a platform worth more than $6 billion over the next few years to support this sector, which is essential to our economic sovereignty and security.
We are currently reviewing our strategy, and we'll continue this work over the coming months to move forward in this direction. We'll determine which other strategic sectors we want to invest more in. I can tell you that productivity will continue to be a truly important factor.
The third aspect I'd like to address is business transition. Many business owners are reaching a point where they want to sell their companies, and this is a key opportunity to create value. We know that this turning point can either destroy or create value because it's also a time when organizations can significantly boost their productivity. This is another key area in which we're now actively engaged.
