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Europe's AI Growth Hindered by Fragmented Markets, Energy Issues

11/28/2025

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Europe faces challenges scaling artificial intelligence (AI) due to fragmented markets and energy constraints.
McKinsey & Company estimates Europe will nearly double its data center capacity by 2030 despite hurdles.
The United Kingdom has begun designating data centers as Critical National Infrastructure to expedite approvals.
Energy consumption by data centers is projected to rise due to AI.
Investment is shifting to resource-stable regions in Europe as traditional markets wane.

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Story summary

Europe faces challenges scaling artificial intelligence (AI) due to fragmented markets and energy constraints.
McKinsey & Company estimates Europe will nearly double its data center capacity by 2030 despite hurdles.
The United Kingdom has begun designating data centers as Critical National Infrastructure to expedite approvals.
Energy consumption by data centers is projected to rise due to AI.
Investment is shifting to resource-stable regions in Europe as traditional markets wane.