They would not want to be left behind as countries move towards a crypto future. France has always been among the first to embrace change. Though they may not be the first to start it or the one to do the best, they have been consistent with their desire to create a modern and free soceity.
Of course they don't want to be left behind, Because there are many developed countries that will make their own crypto and that is a progress in the world of crypto. We will see later that many countries will make their own Crypto, I believe that will happen.