Event Brief
SoftBank pledges €45bn investment for French data centres
Filed: Jun 02, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Summary: SoftBank Group says it will invest €45 billion in France by 2031 and open three data centres.
WHO: SoftBank Group
WHAT: Pledged €45 billion investment in France by 2031 and announced plans to open three data centres.
WHEN: Jun 02, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: Data centre operators are choosing France for its space to expand and ample electricity from nuclear plants.
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