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Amazon Launches €7.8B European Sovereign Cloud in Germany

1/15/2026

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its European Sovereign Cloud, based in Brandenburg, Germany, with over €7.8 billion in investment.
The service operates independently from AWS's global infrastructure to comply with EU regulations and withstand connectivity disruptions.
It will be managed exclusively by EU citizens, with a governance structure designed for stringent data protection.
Expansion plans target Belgium, Portugal, and the Netherlands.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its European Sovereign Cloud, based in Brandenburg, Germany, with over €7.8 billion in investment.
The service operates independently from AWS's global infrastructure to comply with EU regulations and withstand connectivity disruptions.
It will be managed exclusively by EU citizens, with a governance structure designed for stringent data protection.
Expansion plans target Belgium, Portugal, and the Netherlands.