France Ends Partnership with Palantir and Invests 655 Million Euros in Artificial Intelligence

Paris - 16.06.2026: France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced today that the French government is ending its collaboration with the US technology company Palantir. Instead, 655 million euros will be invested in the development of artificial intelligence (AI). With this move, France aims to strengthen digital independence and reduce dependence on foreign providers.The additional funds come from the "France 2030" funding program, specifically designed to advance key future technologies. The investment is intended to improve national AI infrastructure, promote research projects, and particularly support French companies in the field of ...