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Belgian minister sets out EUR 965 million plan for military data centres

Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken said a draft 2026-2034 military programming law sets aside about EUR 965 million for secure military data centres. The bill has not yet cleared the Council of Ministers or Parliament.

Reported Editor-read The Brussels Times, 14 August 2025

What it does not test. It does not establish that the Council of Ministers or Parliament has approved the funding.

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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