What is the total value and job impact of the foreign investment projects announced at the Choose France summit?

France announced 71 foreign investment projects worth a combined €93 billion ($108.3 billion) at the Choose France summit, which are expected to create more than 15,600 jobs.

Which sector received the largest share of investment pledges at the summit, and what were the key commitments?

The AI and data centres sector received the largest share of investment pledges, including SoftBank’s €45 billion for 3.1 GW of AI-dedicated data centre capacity in Hauts-de-France by 2031, Brookfield’s increase of AI infrastructure investments in France to €30 billion, Nebius’s €8 billion plan to convert a former Bridgestone site into a major European computing site with 240 MW capacity, MGX and Bpifrance’s upcoming €7.5 billion AI site, Verne and Ardian’s up to €5 billion digital infrastructure campus targeting 500 MW, Phoenix Group and DC Max’s plan for up to €4 billion across ~500 MW in France, and Salesforce’s additional €2 billion investment including its first EU AI Innovation Hub in Paris.

Major Investment Pledges at Choose France Summit

Jun 1, 2026

France announced €93 billion in foreign investment pledges at its Choose France summit, creating over 15,600 jobs across sectors including AI, renewable energy, steel, packaging, and pharmaceuticals. Major contributors include SoftBank, EDP, Marcegaglia, and Boehringer Ingelheim.

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