{
  "id": 19293217,
  "title": "Gabriel Attal: the French presidential candidate wooing the tech world",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/gabriel-attal-the-french-presidential-candidate-wooing-the-tech-world",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-10T05:00:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Sifted",
    "slug": "sifted",
    "url": "https://sifted.eu/articles/gabriel-attal-presidential-candidate-french-tech/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "French presidential candidate Gabriel Attal has been actively courting the tech world in recent months, according to reports. The former prime minister was recently seen strolling through the Paris headquarters of AI model maker Mistral, engaging in friendly conversations and posing for official photographs with the company's CEO, Arthur Mensch. This strategic move comes as France faces a debt crisis and social unrest, prompting questions about the government's ability to deliver on its early promises. The tech sector, in particular, is left wondering what has led to a waning enthusiasm for President Macron. In a separate development, the UK Budget unveiled new measures aimed at supporting British startups and scaleups, while the government's entrepreneurship advisor announced her departure from her role just days before the Budget announcement.",
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        "published": "2026-11-09T09:06:53.000Z"
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