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Thomas Reynaud, DG of Iliad, called for expedited administrative approvals for a €2 billion AI data center in Seine-et-Marne, currently stalled by three years of regulatory delays. He highlighted the contrast with the U.S., where data centers can be built in under a year, and advocated for a European Buy Act to boost local contracts. Reynaud also emphasized the importance of maintaining France's academic excellence to drive innovation.