Europe’s data center boom faces triple threat: power, policy, people

Investors plan to inject €100B into Europe’s data center sector by 2030, yet the industry faces critical bottlenecks—chief among them, limited access to clean energy, workforce shortages, and regulatory complexity. Despite sourcing 94% of its energy renewably, the industry warns rising AI demands could outpace infrastructure. Leaders urge EU action to prevent missed growth targets, even as investment interest remains strong across core and emerging markets.