The tech giant revealed its investment intentions at an event in Berlin with German federal ministers. The company’s strategy includes establishing two data centers in the Frankfurt region, although specific details about the size of these facilities have not been disclosed.
European nations are emphasizing the importance of data centers, as they seek to avoid falling further behind in technology and artificial intelligence. The European Commission has urged companies to develop gigafactories, which are data centers capable of training and maintaining complex AI models.
Notably, Nvidia Corp. and Deutsche Telekom recently unveiled plans to construct a €1 billion data center in Munich, slated to open in early 2026. Microsoft Corporation also announced its commitment to investing $10 billion in a data center hub in Portugal.
Google emphasized that its substantial investment in Germany is part of its ongoing dedication to Europe. The company has faced various challenges in the region, including privacy, antitrust, and copyright issues that have prompted regulatory scrutiny.
In addition to its German commitment, Google previously announced plans to allocate £5 billion ($6.8 billion) in the UK over the next two years. The investment in Germany also involves expanding three Google offices within the country.
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, anticipates its global capital expenditure to reach up to $93 billion by 2025.
