Greening up Europe's data centres is a major policy challenge for 2026
Posted: 5th Jan 2026

The EU is looking to ramp up the bloc’s data centres, but it hasn’t yet figured out a clear way to make sure they align with efforts to curb climate change.
Whether you’re using the latest AI-powered connected toy, accessing a popular online video game, or even running a home robot, your ability to use the system depends on the physical infrastructure behind it – data centres.
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