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Germany is looking to significantly scale up its AI infrastructure, with plans to at least double data center capacity and sharply increase computing power by 2030.
According to Reuters, the government wants to expand AI processing capacity by around 4x as part of a broader push to strengthen its digital backbone. Digital minister Karsten Wildberger has outlined steps such as setting aside land for new data centers, speeding up regulatory approvals and encouraging closer coordination across the AI supply chain.
The plan also tweaks incentives. Municipal tax revenues would go to the cities that host new data centers rather than company headquarters, giving local governments more reason to attract projects. While Germany says it remains open to foreign investment, the focus is largely on building up European and domestic capabilities.
The move comes as companies like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) continue to dominate data center spending in the region. Germany’s capacity stood at about 530 MW at the end of 2025.
