ARTE Europe Weekly

Datacentres: the hidden cost of digital progress?

10 min

Available until 23/12/2026

The drive for more data storage and processing capacity in Europe is fuelling protest across the continent. Their energy demands, environmental impact and effects on nearby residents are often behind the opposition. But demand is set to soar as AI development supercharges their expansion, with the EU aiming to at least triple its data centre capacity by the end of the decade. Industry insiders and experts argue Europe needs the drive to ensure its digital sovereignty, and remain competitive globally. But with considerable concerns, is it time to put the brakes on?

Country

France

Year

2024

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