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Public procurement plays a crucial role in promoting digital sovereignty. The massive adoption of digital tools during the pandemic has made companies more dependent on large foreign platforms. To preserve our autonomy and our ability to excel in a world dominated by AI, it is essential to make greater use of French or European solutions in public procurement, particularly for strategic purchases and the protection of sensitive data. By positioning itself today on sovereign digital solutions, France can regain control of its personal and industrial data, thereby guaranteeing its freedom, autonomy and capacity for innovation. The State can play a more directive and coercive role in encouraging the adoption of sovereign solutions in public administrations and companies. The future will depend on decisions taken at European level, but France can set an example by moving forward on the road to digital sovereignty.