Europe's data center sector is entering a decisive new stage, driven by surging AI demand, constrained power availability, and its growing role as critical national infrastructure, according to new research from the European Data Centre Association (EUDCA). The European Commission has published a draft regulation shaping a common EU-wide rating scheme for data centres in the EU. It invites the public to provide feedback on the document over the next 4 weeks. The information and communication technology (ICT) sector is one of the fastest-growing in. The State of European Data Centres 2025 is the inaugural flagship report from the European Data Centre Association (EUDCA), offering an unprecedented deep dive into the infrastructure that powers Europe's digital economy. Data centres are the backbone of artificial intelligence and power. Germany maintains its position as Europe's data center leader in early 2026, hosting 529 facilities that serve as the continent's primary connectivity hub for Central and Eastern Europe.
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