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Canada's Hypertec, 5C and Together AI plan USD 5 billion AI data centres in Europe

Canada's Hypertec, its 5C unit and US firm Together AI announced plans for up to USD 5 billion in private investment to build 2 gigawatts of AI data centre capacity across Europe, targeting France, the UK, Italy and Portugal from late 2025.

Verified AI-drafted Hypertec press release (PR Newswire), 12 June 2025

What it does not test. Does not establish that any site has been chosen or that financing, permits or a contract have been signed; the figures are the companies' own plan.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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