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Google is planning to invest around USD 5.8 billion in Germany to expand its data centre and technology infrastructure. The investment includes a new data centre in Dietzenbach near Frankfurt and an expansion in Hanau. While the exact details remain undisclosed, the company has emphasized its focus on innovations, artificial intelligence, and climate-neutral transformation. A press conference later this week, with German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil attending, is expected to provide further insights into Google's strategic plans in Europe's largest economy.
Alphabet's Google is set to invest around 5 billion euros (approximately USD 5.8 billion) in Germany, according to sources familiar with the matter. The investment is aimed at expanding the company's infrastructure and data centre operations in Europe's largest economy.
The plans include the construction of a new data centre in Dietzenbach, near Frankfurt, and the expansion of an existing Google facility in Hanau, both located in the same region. Earlier reports indicated that the total investment would amount to a mid-single-digit billion euro figure, reflecting Google's broader strategy to strengthen its European presence.
Google has previously stated that it intends to invest billions in Germany while focusing on innovations, artificial intelligence, and climate-neutral technologies. The company has not yet provided an official comment on the exact size of the investment.
A press event is scheduled for laou plans. Observers see this move as part of Google's long-term approach to supporting Europe's digital infrastructure and technology ecosystem, which has been increasingly attracting global tech investments.
Source Reuters