Paris – June 16, 2026: French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced today that the French government is ending its partnership with the U.S. company Palantir. This decision was made as part of a comprehensive strategy to strengthen national digital sovereignty. At the same time, an investment package of €655 million is being provided for the development of artificial intelligence (AI).
The decision to end cooperation with Palantir was announced by Lecornu in a video message. He emphasized that France cannot afford new strategic dependencies in the digital sector. It was also revealed that France’s domestic intelligence service (DGSI) is terminating its contract with Palantir and will work with the French company ChapsVision in the future.
As part of the “France 2030” program, the €655 million will be invested in domestic AI infrastructure. The funds will be used for computing power, research, and support for companies and the industrial sector in the field of artificial intelligence. The goal is to strengthen France’s digital sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign technology providers.
As another step in this strategy, an AI-supported assistant will be introduced for around one million civil servants. This digital assistant is being developed in cooperation with the French AI company Mistral AI and is intended to support civil servants in their daily work and improve the efficiency of public administration. The rollout is proceeding following successful testing with 10,000 civil servants across various ministries.
These measures reflect France’s determination to demonstrate leadership in the field of artificial intelligence and ensure the country’s digital independence. By supporting domestic companies and reducing dependence on foreign technology providers, the aim is to strengthen the competitiveness of the French economy.
The decision to end the partnership with Palantir comes amid growing concerns about dependence on U.S. technology companies. In recent years, European countries have also taken similar measures to strengthen digital sovereignty and maintain control over their data and technologies.
The announced investments and strategic decisions are expected to have a significant impact on France’s technology industry and could serve as a model for other European countries seeking to increase their digital independence.
The implementation of these measures will be closely monitored over the coming months and years, and their success and impact on France’s digital landscape will be assessed.
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