French Government / Multiple Data Centre Developers Archives

France Ready to Deploy Budget Guardrails if Necessary, Finance Minister Says

October 16, 2026 by Sophie Renard

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said the government will apply budget guardrails if necessary, speaking with journalist Avril Hong on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings.

France’s €110 Billion AI Data Centre Ambition Faces Regulatory and Local Hurdles

June 4, 2026 by Sophie Renard

France is undertaking a €110 billion investment program to build out data centre infrastructure to support AI development and technological ambitions under President Macron. However, investors caution that regulatory approval timelines and local community opposition present risks to the timeline and successful completion of the ambitious project.