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Macron Announces Record 'Choose France' Investments

Analysis based on 16 articles · First reported Jun 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 01, 2026

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The record foreign investment of 93 billion euros in France>>>, particularly in AI and data centers, is expected to significantly boost the French economy and technology sector. This influx of capital and job creation could lead to increased investor confidence in France>>> and potentially attract further foreign direct investment, positively impacting related industries and the broader European market.

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President Emmanuel Macron>>> announced a record 93 billion euros ($108 billion) in foreign investment at the annual 'Choose France' conference, surpassing the combined total of the past eight years. This investment is projected to create over 15,000 jobs and is primarily directed towards artificial intelligence infrastructure, data centers, semiconductors, critical minerals, and healthcare. Key pledges include 45 billion euros from Japanese tech investor SoftBank Group>>>, with its founder Masayoshi Son>>> highlighting France>>>'s nuclear-powered electricity as a crucial factor. Other significant investments come from Brookfield Asset Management>>> ($10 billion), Ardian>>> and Verne Global>>> ($5 billion), Salesforce>>> ($2 billion), Foxconn>>> (120 million euros), and Amazon (company)>>> (additional 1,000 jobs). Macron aims to position France>>> as a leading hub for computing capacities and AI production in Europe, bridging the gap with the United_States and China.

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40 Verne Global invested France
40 Salesforce announced investment France
30 Foxconn invested France
30 Amazon (company) created jobs France
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France>>> is the primary beneficiary of the record 93 billion euros in foreign investment, aiming to become a leading country for data centers and AI production in Europe.
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As the President of France>>>, Emmanuel Macron>>> is the host and key figure of the 'Choose France' event, announcing record foreign investments and promoting France>>> as a leading hub for AI and data centers.
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SoftBank Group>>> is a major investor, pledging 45 billion euros for AI infrastructure and data centers in northern France>>> by 2031.
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As the founder of SoftBank Group>>>, Masayoshi Son>>> announced SoftBank Group>>>'s significant investment in France>>>'s AI infrastructure, citing France>>>'s nuclear-powered electricity as a key factor.
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Brookfield Asset Management>>> is investing $10 billion in a data center in northern France>>>.
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Ardian>>> is investing $5 billion in a data center in the Paris region in partnership with Verne.
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Verne Global>>> is investing $5 billion in a data center in the Paris region in partnership with Ardian>>>.
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Salesforce>>> announced $2 billion in investment by 2030, including for an AI hub in Paris.
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Foxconn>>> is expected to invest 120 million euros in Angers for an AI motherboard production line, partnering with Bull>>>.
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Bull>>> is partnering with Foxconn>>> on a 120 million euro investment for an AI motherboard production line in Angers.
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Amazon (company)>>> announced an additional 1,000 jobs at three logistics centers, building on a previous 15 billion euro investment in France>>>.
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EY>>> is a consultancy that reported France>>> has attracted the most foreign investment in Europe for seven consecutive years.
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Sylvain Bersinger>>> is an economist who provided a cautious perspective on the overall corporate investment in France>>> despite the 'Choose France' announcements.
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