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French AI Startups Raise Funding for Sovereign Cloud and Computing Infrastructure

Generative artificial intelligence companies based in France have secured new funding from European institutional investors to develop domestic large language models and localized data center capacity.
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Lyon Prosecutors Open Inquiry Into Regional Public Transport Contracts

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Strasbourg Cycling Projects Strengthen Cross-Border Mobility With Germany

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French Pharmaceutical Industry Increases Investment in Rare Disease Research

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French Farmers Begin Regional Talks on Long-Term Water Management

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French Electric Vehicle Market Share Continues Gradual Growth

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Paris Suburban Home Prices See Modest Downward Adjustments

Real estate agencies in the Paris region reported small price declines in selected outer suburban apartment markets as buyer preferences and mortgage lending conditions shift.

French Retail Spending Remains Stable During Peak Summer Sales

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