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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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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

France Will Introduce New Measures to Boost Data Centre Investment Soon

Upcoming Government Initiatives for Data Centre Growth

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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.

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Japanese Investors Eyeing Europe

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

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

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What measures will France announce regarding data centres?

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

Who announced the upcoming data centre measures in France?

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure announced the upcoming measures.

Which international investors are considering Europe for data centres?

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

Why 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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