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September 23, 2024

France finally has a new government. What does it mean for startups?

After two months of limbo, France has a new government. Here's what’s in it for startups


Paris, France

Over two months after the chaotic results of France’s snap parliamentary election, the country finally has a new government.

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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

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