MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Competitiveness in the field of artificial intelligence – E-000992/2025

Question for written answer  E-000992/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Daniel Buda (PPE)

France is to invest EUR 109 billion in artificial intelligence and hence become a European leader in that field, with the caveat that over-regulation could stifle innovation in Europe. France’s plan targets the construction of data centres, developing the production of semiconductors and supporting start-ups. In the meantime, the USA and China continue to dominate the AI race, making huge investments and rapid advances in this sector.

• 1.Given the investments announced by France and the intensification of global competition in the field of artificial intelligence, what concrete measures will the Commission implement to boost investment and innovation in AI throughout the European Union in order to avoid our falling behind the rest of the world?
• 2.Is there a coordinated plan, similar to France’s initiative, for the development of infrastructure, the start-up ecosystem and semiconductor production across the EU?

Submitted: 7.3.2025