Key Points
- Google is investing €5 billion ($5.8 billion) in Belgium. The investment will focus on AI and expanding its data centers.
- The move is expected to create 300 new jobs in the country.
- Google also announced deals to support new wind farms in Belgium.
- The investment strengthens Belgium’s position as a key European tech hub for Google.
Tech giant Google announced on Wednesday that it plans to invest €5 billion ($5.8 billion) in Belgium, a move that will expand its data center operations and create 300 new jobs in the country. The investment is a major vote of confidence in Belgium as a key hub for technology and innovation in Europe.
According to the company, the new funding will be focused on two primary areas: artificial intelligence and the expansion of its existing data center campuses nationwide. The investment underscores the massive resources Google is pouring into building out its AI infrastructure as it competes with rivals like Microsoft and Amazon.
In a related move, Google also announced it has signed deals to support the development of new onshore wind farms in Belgium. This is part of the company’s broader commitment to powering its energy-hungry data centers with renewable energy, a key goal as it works to reduce its carbon footprint.
The €5 billion investment is a significant boost for the Belgian economy and its growing tech sector. By expanding its data center capacity and investing in local renewable energy projects, Google is deepening its roots in the country and positioning itself as a critical part of its European operations.
