Expansion of Data Center Capacity in Germany

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The German government plans a massive expansion of data center capacity to avoid falling behind in the global technology race. The data center performance is to be at least doubled by 2030 compared to 2025 levels, and AI capacities are to be increased at least fourfold. The strategy includes measures such as levying business taxes on data centers where they are located, streamlining planning and approval processes, moving data centers towards full use of renewable energy, and supporting the construction of at least one commercial AI gigafactory in Germany through a public-private consortium under European leadership.