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France Named 2026 Creative Country of the Year at Cannes Lions

3/22/2026

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The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity named France the 2026 Creative Country of the Year.
Simon Cook, CEO of LIONS, cited €10 billion since 2020 in over 20,000 creative businesses.
France generates €92 billion annually from its cultural industries and ranks among Cannes Lions' top performers.
David Lisnard, the mayor of Cannes, tied the honor to France 2030.
The festival runs June 22–26, 2026.

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The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity named France the 2026 Creative Country of the Year.
Simon Cook, CEO of LIONS, cited €10 billion since 2020 in over 20,000 creative businesses.
France generates €92 billion annually from its cultural industries and ranks among Cannes Lions' top performers.
David Lisnard, the mayor of Cannes, tied the honor to France 2030.
The festival runs June 22–26, 2026.