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President of France on Trump, India, Modi, Tech & Future | Emmanuel Macron | FO473 Raj Shamani

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Feb 19, 2026
Emmanuel Macron, President of France and proponent of European strategic autonomy and tech investment. He discusses France’s AI and quantum plans, why Europe lags in scaling startups, France’s push to attract global talent, lessons from India’s tech leap, and the case for a more autonomous, multipolar world. Short, candid and forward-looking conversation.
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ANECDOTE

Jogging Through Mumbai To Break Protocol

  • Emmanuel Macron described jogging in Mumbai to break protocol and meet people with lighter security.
  • He enjoyed exercising and informal interactions while experiencing city life up close.
INSIGHT

Why Europe Falls Behind In Tech

  • France and Europe lag mainly due to lack of scale, capital, and risk appetite in tech.
  • Emmanuel Macron says fixing single market scale, channeling savings to tech, and embracing risk are priorities.
ADVICE

Turn Foreign Cash Into Sovereign Capability

  • Attract foreign investment while forcing tech transfer and compliance to gain sovereignty.
  • Use local data centers, regulatory guarantees, and accelerate native AI solutions like Mistral AI.
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