French president Emmanuel Macron unveiled a €30 billion plan to create the “high tech champions of the future”.

Dubbed “France 2030,” the aim is to invest the funds over five years in sectors such as robotics, semiconductors, electric cars, and nuclear and renewable energy sources.

“I want us to look ahead and see our weaknesses and strengths. We need the country to produce more,” Macron said.

The main focus will be on “decarbonising” French industry, building small reactors, and becoming leaders in green hydrogen, he added.