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    France to Announce Measures to Favour Data Centres in Coming Weeks, Finance Minister Says

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    Posted on April 2, 2026

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    Last updated: April 2, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    France plans in coming weeks to unveil new incentives to attract data‑centre investments. The government aims to boost its digital infrastructure amid growing interest from Japanese and other investors.

    France Will Introduce New Measures to Boost Data Centre Investment Soon

    Upcoming Government Initiatives for Data Centre Growth

    Announcement Timeline

    PARIS, April 2 (Reuters) - French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said on Thursday his government expects to announce in the coming weeks new measures to encourage setting up data centres in the country.

    International Investment Interest

    Japanese Investors Eyeing Europe

    He added investors in Japan are looking at Europe to install data centres.

    Reporting and Editing Credits

    (Reporting by America Hernandez and Inti Landauro, Editing by Dominique Vidalon)

    References

    • France to announce measures to favour data centres in coming weeks, Finance Minister says – Reuters
    • Shaping the future through sovereignty in cloud technology and cybersecurity – French Ministry of the Economy

    Table of Contents

    • Upcoming Government Initiatives for Data Centre Growth
    • Announcement Timeline
    • International Investment Interest
    • Japanese Investors Eyeing Europe

    Key Takeaways

    • •France will soon announce measures to attract data centres, reinforcing its ambition to become Europe’s leading digital infrastructure hub.
    • •A task force has already been established, with dozens of potential sites identified and a practical implementation guide published to streamline project development.
    • •This push builds on massive AI‑related investment pledges — including €109 billion announced in early 2025 — and classifications making data centres projects of national interest.

    Frequently Asked Questions about France to announce measures to favour data centres in coming weeks, Finance Minister says

    1What measures will France announce regarding data centres?

    France plans to announce new measures in the coming weeks to encourage the establishment of data centres.

    2Who announced the upcoming data centre measures in France?

    French Finance Minister Roland Lescure announced the upcoming measures.

    3
    Reporting and Editing Credits
    Which international investors are considering Europe for data centres?

    Investors from Japan are looking at Europe to install data centres.

    4Why is France promoting data centre development?

    France aims to attract more data centre investments to boost its finance and technology sectors.

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