France's national skills team achieved a historic performance at EuroSkills 2025, with Lucas Pernet from the Jura region capturing the European gold medal in graphic design after three days of intense competition. The French delegation's outstanding results have established France as the European leader in professional craftsmanship and technical skills.
The competition showcased exceptional talent across multiple disciplines, with French competitor Loris Cubizolles earning the prestigious "Best in Europe" title in milling. However, Pernet's victory in graphic design particularly highlighted the creative excellence that the Jura region brings to the skills competition arena. His gold medal performance demonstrates the high caliber of training and expertise in creative professions within France.
Florence Poivey, President of WorldSkills France, praised the team's remarkable unity and collaborative spirit throughout the competition. "This team has shown us the power of cohesion and brotherhood," Poivey stated. "United throughout their entire WorldSkills journey, they demonstrated in the most beautiful way that this team spirit and breath of humanity allowed them to reach the pinnacle of excellence."
The organizers emphasized the extraordinary nature of the French team's achievement, describing their performance as made possible through "the unwavering commitment and determination of a simply phenomenal French team." The competitors maintained their solidarity and mutual support throughout the challenging three-day event, embodying the values that WorldSkills competitions aim to promote.
France's dominance at EuroSkills 2025 was reflected in their impressive medal count, securing 7 gold medals, 5 silver medals, 5 bronze medals, and 10 medals of excellence. This comprehensive success across various skill categories reinforces France's position as the European benchmark for professional expertise and craftsmanship, setting a high standard for future international skills competitions.
