Germany plans to double the capacity of data centers by 2030

LootboxPhobia · 2026-03-17T15:25:08+00:00

Germany plans to at least double its data center capacity by 2030 and quadruple its AI data processing capabilities. The Digital Minister has proposed multiple measures, including land allocation and expedited regulations, aimed at catching up with the United States and China. The new plan will allocate municipal business tax to towns that attract data centers, encouraging international investment.

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2026-03-17 15:25:08

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Investing.com – The German government announced on Tuesday that it plans to at least double the capacity of domestic data centers by 2030 and quadruple artificial intelligence data processing capabilities.

Digital Minister Carsten Weltberg proposed several measures, including allocating land for development, which ministers are set to approve on Wednesday. The initiative aims to help Germany catch up with the United States and China in this sector.

Under the new plan, municipal business taxes will be paid by the towns or cities attracting new data centers, rather than by the company’s headquarters. Regulatory reviews will be expedited, and cooperation between different companies in the AI supply chain will be encouraged.

A document released by the Digital Ministry states: “We welcome investments from third countries.” The government mainly targets European and German companies seeking investment.

Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are among the largest investors in Germany’s data infrastructure sector. German companies include Deutsche Telekom and the unlisted Schwarz Group.

According to data from the German lobbying group Bitkom, as of the end of last year, the total capacity of AI data centers in Germany was 530 MW, most of which is operated by non-German suppliers.

Due to rising tariffs, armed conflicts, and significant disagreements over online content regulation, European countries are pushing for greater sovereignty over AI infrastructure.

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