Franco-German cooperation: a shared vision of sovereign, secure and transparent AI

Turning intentions into action. That is the very essence of the two strategic agreements that Inria has just signed with the DFKI and the Fraunhofer Society at the Vivatech 2026 trade fair. This provides an opportunity for Bruno Sportisse, CEO of Inria, to look behind the scenes and discuss the ambitions of these partnerships. Faced with American and Chinese giants, he explains why the practical strengthening of the Franco-German axis has become the essential lever for building genuine European digital sovereignty.