On November 1, 2024, France intensified efforts to safeguard Atos, a financially troubled and debt-laden software company undergoing restructuring. The French parliament's Finance Commission adopted an amendment that could lead to the nationalization of Atos. Additionally, the French state participated in a capital increase for Atos' Bull division.
Atos is considered one of Europe's most strategic firms in the software and technology sector. It secures communications for the French military and owns supercomputers used for simulating nuclear bomb tests in France. The company also provides critical IT services to the National Health Service in Britain.
The potential nationalization underscores the French government's commitment to protecting its strategic technological assets. This move aims to ensure that Atos' critical services remain under national control, reflecting broader concerns about technological sovereignty and security.
