Google to invest $6.4 billion in Germany to build major cloud data hubs in Hesse by 2029
Tech giant Google, part of Alphabet Inc., announced a massive $6.4 billion (5.5 billion euros) investment in Germany to expand its cloud and data infrastructure. The plan includes a new data center in Dietzenbach near Frankfurt and the expansion of its existing site in Hanau, both located in the central state of Hesse. NewsToday24 reports this, citing renewz.
The investment will be carried out between 2026 and 2029 and aims to strengthen Germany’s position as a key hub for Europe’s digital economy. According to Google, the project will secure about 9,000 indirect jobs and employ roughly 100 professionals at each of the two new locations.
Major private project, no state funding
At a press conference in Berlin, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil called the investment “a strong sign of confidence in Germany’s innovative strength.” He emphasized that no public subsidies would be used.
“Our goal is to modernize Germany’s infrastructure and stimulate its economy — but this project is entirely privately funded,” Klingbeil said.
The move follows a $1.2 billion partnership between Deutsche Telekom and Nvidia, announced last week, marking another milestone in Germany’s digital transformation and AI strategy.
Hessen emerges as Europe’s cloud hotspot
The region around Frankfurt has become one of Europe’s largest data exchange hubs, home to the DE-CIX internet node, which handles a significant share of European data traffic. Google’s decision to expand in Hesse leverages this strategic location — with strong energy networks, skilled labor, and access to global transport routes.
Marianne Janik, Vice President of Google Cloud Northern Europe, noted:
“Hesse combines technology expertise, infrastructure, and talent. These data centers will form a crucial part of Europe’s digital backbone.”
Economic impact and digital strategy
Philipp Justus, Vice President and Country Manager of Google Germany, underlined the broader economic benefits:
“The multiplier effect of this investment will be substantial. It will drive innovation and growth across multiple industries.”
Germany, facing high production costs and sluggish growth, has been striving to attract foreign tech investors. The government sees projects like Google’s as vital to reviving competitiveness and building a modern digital economy.
Strengthening Europe’s digital sovereignty
Beyond economic goals, the initiative supports the EU’s ambitions for data sovereignty and secure cloud infrastructure. As global competition intensifies, Germany aims to position itself as a reliable digital partner within Europe — balancing openness to U.S. investment with the protection of local standards and privacy laws.
“We are shaping a technologically sovereign and modern Germany,” Klingbeil concluded.
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