By Leigh Thomas

PARIS (Reuters) -Companies have pledged to invest 9.2 billion euro ($10.7 billion) in France, the finance ministry said on Monday, as the government seeks to show the euro zone’s second-biggest economy remains a top business destination despite political turmoil.

French firms in sectors from energy to health and agri-food made the commitments ahead of a government-organised “Choose France” summit, modelled on President Emmanuel Macron’s annual meeting with global corporate leaders.

The new money adds to 21.2 billion euros flagged over the past year, bringing the total to 30.4 billion euros for 150 projects, the ministry said.

Macron’s pro-business agenda has frayed since a snap election last year produced a hung parliament, with opposition parties eager to undo his supp

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