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The European data center market is in a period of rapid but complex growth, as surging AI and cloud demand has meant a relentless drive for both new build and retrofit facilities. However, more stringent regulatory requirements, grid constraints and government and local opposition to data centers in some regions has resulted in a data center market that is flourishing but increasingly challenging to navigate. In this episode, we will be joined by datacenterHawk's Regional Director for EMEA, David Sandars, to unpack the European data center market's growth for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026. We will explore:
- Which regions stand to fare the strongest as power availability becomes the sector's primary consideration factor
- How increasingly stringent sustainability requirements are affecting site selection
- How operators can overcome challenges when moving into new markets
- Future outlooks for AI workloads and connectivity in the region
