‘Choose France’ investment push bags record $16 billion in pledges
France won a record 15 billion euros in foreign investment pledges, with Microsoft announcing a 4 billion euro investment in cloud and AI infrastructure. Other companies like Amazon, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Novartis also pledged investments in France. Macron’s administration has faced criticism over public finances but has focused on attracting foreign investments to create jobs and boost the economy.