France just leveled up its economy game with a historic $16 billion foreign investment windfall ! Tech titans like Amazon and pharma leader GSK are among the global giants betting big on the country, promising thousands of new jobs in cutting-edge sectors.
The deals were unveiled at the glitzy 'Choose France' summit in Versailles – yes, that palace – where Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire declared: 'We're shifting from a nation of shoppers to a nation of makers!'
Monday's discussions turbocharged three future-focused areas:
Green industry innovations
AI development
Quantum computing breakthroughs
With Paris set to host a major AI summit later this year, President Macron is pushing hard to make Europe a global tech powerhouse. The 56 confirmed projects could create 10,000 jobs, proving croissants aren't France's only export .
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