Jean-Luc Mélenchon: Mention of SoftBank's announced investments in AI infrastructure and data centers in France
Statement made by Jean-Luc Mélenchon on June 1, 2026. Topic: Siting and Land. The observatory also publishes quotes from 9 other public figures on this topic.
The announcements linked to SoftBank, which mentions up to 75 billion euros of investment in AI infrastructure and data centers in France, illustrate this orientation.
Original quote (French)
Les annonces liées à SoftBank, qui évoque jusqu’à 75 milliards d’euros d’investissements dans les infrastructures d’IA et les data centers en France, illustrent cette orientation.Source: lafranceinsoumise.fr · archived copy
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