Macron announces 93 billion euros in investments and 15,000 new jobs at the “Choose France” summit

Versailles – 01.06.2026: President Emmanuel Macron opened the ninth “Choose France” summit on June 1, 2026, at the Château de Versailles. During this event, investments amounting to 93 billion euros were announced, which are expected to create more than 15,000 jobs. This amount exceeds the cumulative investment commitments of the eight previous summits, which totaled 87 billion euros.

The summit brought together around 200 international business leaders who presented their investment plans in France. Notably, SoftBank announced plans to invest up to 75 billion euros in the construction of artificial intelligence data centers in France. An initial tranche of 45 billion euros is planned by 2031 specifically for the Hauts-de-France region. This highlights the focus on modern technologies and the digital transformation of the French economy.

Amazon announced at the summit the construction of three new logistics centers in the Pays de la Loire, Île-de-France, and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions. These investments of more than 400 million euros will contribute to the creation of over 3,000 permanent jobs. These projects are part of a larger investment program by the company totaling more than 15 billion euros through 2028.

The German pharmaceutical group Boehringer also plans significant investments: by 2030, around 500 million euros will be invested in four French sites to support and develop health and food supply in France.

Despite these positive announcements, the French economy still faces challenges. Since 2024, the industrial recovery has stagnated, and in 2025, approximately 20,000 industrial jobs were lost. The unemployment rate increased to 8.1%, while foreign investment projects declined by 17% compared to the previous year.

Critics mainly reproach the government for supporting large companies at the expense of small and medium-sized enterprises. To address this, the government plans various measures, including speeding up authorization procedures for around 150 projects and creating new industrial zones. These initiatives aim to remove obstacles to investment and strengthen France’s competitiveness. However, political and financial uncertainties as well as competition from the agricultural sector could continue to act as constraints.

According to the current barometer of the consulting firm EY dated May 21, 2026, France remains the leader in Europe with 852 investment projects established, ahead of the United Kingdom with 730 and Germany with 548 projects. This shows that France remains an attractive location for international investors despite difficulties.

The “Choose France” 2026 summit illustrates the ambitions of the French government to modernize the economy and create jobs. The announced investments send a strong signal that France wants to strengthen its industrial base. For a sustainable recovery, however, it will be crucial to address challenges related to job development and innovation.