Paris – June 16, 2026: French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu today announced that France will end its partnership with the U.S. data analytics company Palantir. In addition, France will invest €655 million in research and development for artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen national sovereignty in the digital sphere.
Lecornu stated that the French government seeks “genuine autonomy” in artificial intelligence and does not want to depend on foreign partners that may control access to AI technology. The decision was made within the framework of the public investment program “France 2030,” which aims to support infrastructure, computing capacity, research, businesses, and industrial sectors in the AI field.
As part of this initiative, France’s Directorate General for Internal Security (Direction générale de la sécurité intérieure, DGSI) terminated its contract with Palantir and instead selected the French company ChapsVision. Lecornu emphasized that France cannot accept new strategic dependencies in the digital sphere and seeks to achieve “genuine autonomy.”
In addition to this decision, the French government plans to introduce an AI-based dialogue system for all public servants. The system is intended to improve the efficiency of public administration and provide better services to citizens.
These measures reflect France’s determination to strengthen digital sovereignty and promote the development of domestic AI technologies. By investing in research and infrastructure and supporting domestic technology companies, the government hopes to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and retain control over critical digital resources.
The decision to end cooperation with Palantir is based on growing concerns about the risks that dependence on U.S. technology companies may bring, as well as the need to protect national security and sovereignty in the digital sphere. France’s focus on domestic solutions and independent investment will help build an independent and secure digital future.
The related issues will be discussed at the upcoming VivaTech technology fair in Paris, which will focus on the latest technologies and innovations. France’s commitment to artificial intelligence and digital sovereignty will be a focal point.
Through these measures, France demonstrates its determination to play a pioneering role in the development of artificial intelligence while ensuring control over digital resources. These investments and strategic decisions are intended to strengthen national competitiveness and secure a sustainable future for the digital ecosystem.
The coming months will reveal the effectiveness of these plans’ implementation and their impact on the AI sector in Europe and around the world.
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