Google is set to invest €5.5 billion (about $6.41 billion) in Germany to expand its cloud infrastructure and data centres, strengthening its presence in Europe’s largest economy. The investment aims to enhance job opportunities, boost the local economy, and support Germany’s push for technological growth.
The plan includes the development of a new data centre in Dietzenbach, near Frankfurt, and the expansion of the company’s existing facility in Hanau, both located in the central German state of Hesse. This expansion marks one of Google’s most significant infrastructure commitments in the region to date.
Marianne Janik, Vice President for Google Cloud Northern Europe, said the investment will take place between 2026 and 2029 and will involve around 100 people working in both Dietzenbach and Hanau. Philipp Justus, Google’s head in Germany, added that the project is expected to secure around 9,000 indirect jobs in the region. “The economic multiplier effect of this investment will be considerable,” he said.
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil described the move as a “truly important signal for Germany as a business location.” The announcement follows a recent $1.2 billion artificial intelligence partnership between Deutsche Telekom and Nvidia, highlighting growing momentum in Germany’s technology sector.
Klingbeil emphasized that while the government has launched a major off-budget infrastructure fund to strengthen Germany’s business environment, no state subsidies will be provided for Google’s project. He also noted that the fund has already generated “considerable interest and demand” from investors, underscoring the government’s focus on modernizing the country and boosting economic growth.
Google’s massive investment reflects a strategic push to deepen its technological footprint in Germany, promising significant economic ripple effects and job creation. The move also signals growing confidence in Germany’s innovation landscape, highlighting the country’s rising appeal as a hub for tech development without relying on state funding.
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