Google to Invest €5.5bn in Data Centers in Germany

Google has revealed a €5.5bn ($6.38bn) commitment to expanding its data center and office footprint in Germany.

On the data center side, this will include a new facility in Dietzenbach – a town to the south of Frankfurt – as well as continued investments in Google's existing campus in Hanau. The company will also expand its office locations in Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich. How much of the investment will go towards data centers versus office space has not been stated.

Dr. Karsten Wildberger, Germany's Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernization, said: “We want Germany to play in the top league when it comes to data centers in Europe. Google’s investment shows our country is an attractive location for investments in digital infrastructure. It is right, that we’ll keep working together with leading international tech firms while at the same time pushing our own innovation and value creation for even more growth.“

Marianne Janik, VP of Google Cloud EMEA North, added: “This investment underscores our long-term vision for Europe, demonstrating a deep commitment to accelerating regional innovation through strategic investment. A sovereign digital future must be built in Europe, for Europe. This requires more than just offering services; it requires deep and structural investment in the local economy, creating jobs, and fostering a vibrant European technology ecosystem. We are here to be a trusted partner for Germany, co-creating a future that is secure, sovereign, sustainable, and powered by world-changing innovation.”