https://tech.newstatesman.com/in-partnership-with-element/inside-the-french-governments-mission-to-develop-an-encrypted-messaging-platform

Recent years have seen a step-change in French government operations. An unprecedented modernisation agenda has created new ways of working for officials and civil servants alike.

As part of a drive for more efficient and effective collaboration, the Interdepartmental Digital Directorate (DINUM) set out in late 2017 to develop a secure messaging service for members of the government to communicate safely.