Can Paris Position Themselves as a Global Hub for Technology?
When it comes to technology and innovation, France generally hasn 't been considered a major player. Up until fairly recently, they haven't engaged with the global technology boom in the same way countries like America and the United Kingdom have, and, as such, their desire to be considered a 'global hub for technology' seems unlikely, at least initially. It's not just their approach to technology either. When it comes to startups and entrepreneurialism, France has always lagged behind other western countries. A recent survey on entrepreneurship from HM Treasury confirms this, noting, that in 2016, French society was more averse to risk compared to their international counterparts, and that the country affords fewer opportunities to startups, particularly in comparison to the US and the UK. Despite this, however, France - and in particular Paris - appear to be moving away from their entrepreneurially conservative roots , and are attempting to push Paris as an i...