SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a record €45 billion investment in France on June 1 2026, with the potential to reach €75 billion. The announcement, made at the Élysée Palace during the ninth Choose France summit, follows a prior meeting with President Emmanuel Macron in Tokyo in April. The funds will accelerate the development of artificial‑intelligence infrastructure, with plans to build and operate at least 3 GW, up to 5 GW, of AI‑dedicated data‑center capacity nationwide. SoftBank will also partner with Schneider Electric to create a large‑scale industrial plant in Dunkerque for manufacturing data‑center power modules. The deal underscores France’s strategy to attract major AI and data‑center investment and highlights its commitment to decarbonised energy and skilled talent.
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