# Europe's data centers may drive digital sovereignty

https://mins.news/en/item/75452

- DW, 2026-09-26 18:08 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/europe-s-data-centers-may-drive-digital-sovereignty/a-79419800?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Massive data centers needed to train and run AI are prompting protests across Europe over their heavy use of electricity, water and grid capacity. Operators argue they can strengthen digital sovereignty and energy independence. The European Commission has announced a scheme to make energy and water use more transparent and rate facilities above 500 kilowatts for efficiency.

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