France's 'Forward Base' for AI and Industry Gets Boost with €93 Billion
71 projects will create over 15,600 jobs.
This year's pledges surpass €87 billion from the previous eight years.
SoftBank plans €45 billion for data centers in Hauts-de-France by 2031.
France's nuclear power supports infrastructure investment up to $750 billion.
Amazon, Brookfield, Ardian, Verne, and Salesforce committed major investments.
Macron aims to make France a 'forward base' for AI and industrialization.
Economist warns corporate investment remains depressed and reindustrialization is unfulfilled.