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Symbolic image of US and European buildings with a microchip in between, representing the complex geopolitical landscape of the global chip war and trade friction.
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Europe Joins US in Chip War, Pax Silica Coalition Faces Friction

Days before the Netherlands officially joined a U.

Amir Fakhoury·June 25, 2026
Vast, futuristic data center complex with glowing lights, representing SoftBank's significant investment in French AI infrastructure.
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SoftBank Plans Up To €75 Billion Investment in French AI

SoftBank Group is poised to invest up to €75 billion in France, aiming to construct 5 gigawatts of artificial intelligence data center capacity, according to Bloomberg .

Marek Kowalski·May 31, 2026