AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Infrastructure Push: Macron’s “Choose France” summit landed a record €93bn in foreign investment, with SoftBank pledging up to €75bn for 5GW of AI data centres in Hauts-de-France—aimed at closing Europe’s computing gap. Quantum & Sovereignty: SEALSQ snapped up EPFL spinout Miraex to strengthen a fully sovereign quantum stack, adding photonics-based quantum interconnect capabilities. Energy Transition: France launched tenders for 10 new offshore windfarms, targeting 15GW by 2035, while a separate plan points to 10 huge offshore projects with bids due before 2027. Climate & Cities: Research links vehicle traffic to extra urban heat in city centres (Toulouse and Manchester), adding to the warming from buildings and heat systems. Biodiversity & Agriculture: French winegrowers are trialling “vitiforestry” (vines with trees) to buffer heatwaves and drought. Bio/Industry: Intact Regenerative opened its first industrial facility in France, using ambient, water-free plant extraction to make lower-carbon sustainable alcohol. Regulation Watch: Malaysia began enforcing a strict under-16 social media ban with government-backed age checks.
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