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Macron Lands Massive €93 Billion Investment Boost
1 Jun
Summary
- France attracted €93 billion in investments across 71 projects.
- Over 15,600 jobs are expected to be created from these investments.
- SoftBank committed €45 billion for new data centers in Hauts-de-France.
France has successfully attracted €93 billion in new investments, signaling a significant economic boost.
These commitments encompass 71 distinct projects and are projected to generate more than 15,600 employment opportunities.
A substantial part of this investment, totaling €45 billion, comes from SoftBank. This funding is designated for the development of three major data centers in the Hauts-de-France region, expected to be operational by 2031.
These facilities will possess a combined capacity of 3.1 gigawatts. The potential investment from SoftBank could escalate to €75 billion.
President Macron is actively promoting France as a center for artificial intelligence and data infrastructure, utilizing the nation's extensive nuclear power capabilities.
SoftBank's CEO, Masayoshi Son, highlighted that the total investment, when including chips and systems, could approach $750 billion. Son clarified that SoftBank would not bear the entire financial burden alone, planning to leverage project financing and collaborate with hyperscale clients.
