Adedokun Waliyu 
Emmanuel Macron has announced that France is set to receive 93 billion euros (about $108 billion) in foreign investment commitments through the country’s annual “Choose France” investment summit.
According to Macron, the pledged investments exceed the total 87 billion euros attracted through the initiative over the previous eight years combined.
The French president described the outcome as a historic achievement, saying the investments are expected to create more than 15,000 jobs across the country.
Major Investment From SoftBank
A significant portion of the investment package comes from �, which has pledged 45 billion euros.
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Its founder, Masayoshi Son, said the funds would be invested by 2031, primarily in data centres located in northern France.
The investment will also support projects in:
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Data centres
Semiconductor manufacturing
Critical minerals
Agricultural machinery
Truck production
Steel manufacturing
Healthcare
France’s AI Ambitions
Macron said the investments would strengthen France’s position as Europe’s leading hub for data centres and computing capacity.
He added that the projects would help establish France as a major centre for AI-driven industrial production and robotics.
According to the French leader, Europe is beginning to narrow the gap in computing power and AI infrastructure with major competitors such as United States and China.
Nuclear Power Attracts Investors
Masayoshi Son highlighted France’s strong electricity supply, much of which comes from nuclear energy, as a key reason for choosing the country.
He noted that abundant and reliable electricity is essential for powering data centres and advanced AI systems.
Son expressed confidence that France could become a leading technology and AI hub within Europe, describing the country as having strong momentum for future growth.
The announcement reflects growing global competition to attract investment in artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing industries.
