Digital sovereignty and security have an increasing influence on decision-makers. The report highlights the growing adoption of sovereign cloud zones and stricter obligations under NIS2. Data centres are described as underpinning Europe’s independence, although the report does not reference any political issues nor influence from elsewhere in the world that may be causing the greater desire to create local facilities and services.
The sector’s projected GDP contribution is expected to reach €137.5 billion by 2031, up from €53…

