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In France's upcoming municipal elections, candidates are opposing data center projects due to environmental concerns and minimal job creation. Sofiane Milous, a candidate in Le Bourget, argues that data centers exacerbate issues like heat islands and noise pollution.

President Macron promotes data centers as vital for tech infrastructure, backed by €109 billion in private investment, but local pushback is mounting. Elections on March 15 and 22 could reflect growing voter dissatisfaction.

At least 10 towns, including Marseille and Bordeaux, have candidates advocating against data centers. A proposed law to classify data centers as national interest projects is currently stalled in parliament, raising concerns about public input.