These investments should generate more than 15,000 jobs in France, according to Emmanuel Macron.
The Choose France 2026 summit marked a turning point in France’s economic attractiveness, with the announcement of a record amount of 93 billion euros in foreign investments. This figure far exceeds the cumulative 87 billion euros of the eight previous editions. Emmanuel Macron highlighted the positive impact of these investments on employment, with the expected creation of more than 15,000 jobs across the country.
Major investments in digital infrastructure and AI
Among the most significant investments, SoftBank, the Japanese giant, announced a commitment of 75 billion euros for the construction of data centers in France. Of this amount, 45 billion euros will be invested in the Hauts-de-France region by 2031, marking the largest investment in Europe in the field of artificial intelligence. For its part, Brookfield Asset Management, a Canadian asset manager, plans to invest an additional 10 billion euros in French digital infrastructure, bringing its total investment to 30 billion euros.
Development of infrastructure and logistics
The Emirati fund MGX, in partnership with Bpifrance, will invest 7.5 billion euros for the construction of a second computing center site, in addition to the site already under construction in Fouju, in Seine-et-Marne. Amazon also announced the opening of three new logistics sites in France, which will add 1,000 jobs to the 7,000 already promised. This expansion is part of an investment plan of 15 billion euros over three years.
Investments in industry and energy
The Italian steel group Marcegaglia will invest an additional 600 million euros in Fos-sur-Mer for the production of carbon-free steel, bringing its total investment to 1.2 billion euros. EDP, a Portuguese energy company, plans to invest 1.3 billion euros in wind, solar and battery storage projects in France by 2030. Enertrag, a German company, will invest 1.1 billion euros in new energy infrastructure in France by the same deadline.
Modernization and expansion in the agri-food and pharmaceutical sectors
In the agri-food sector, Mars will invest 100 million euros to modernize its infrastructure in France, while Ferrero will devote 60 million euros to a new biscuit production line. The Swiss pharmaceutical group Sandoz will invest 150 million euros to increase the production capacity of its Toulouse site, specializing in biosimilar drugs. The British laboratory GSK will invest 140 million euros to strengthen its sites in France, with half dedicated to research and development. Finally, Stallergenes Greer, specialized in anti-allergy treatments, will invest 125 million euros to strengthen its industrial facilities in the Paris region by 2030.
Technological innovations and international collaborations
Salesforce, an American software company, will invest $2 billion in France by 2030 to expand its cloud operations. The Taiwanese group Foxconn will invest 120 million euros in Angers for a production line for motherboards dedicated to AI, in partnership with Bull. These investments demonstrate the attractiveness of France for technology companies and the growing importance of innovation in the French economy. In addition, these initiatives are part of a dynamic of international collaboration, strengthening economic ties between France and its global partners.
