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Deutsche Telekom and Schwarz Group in advanced talks on EU AI gigafactory bid

Deutsche Telekom and Schwarz Group are in advanced talks to jointly bid for EU AI gigafactory funding, Handelsblatt reported citing insiders. Telekom confirmed wanting to host the gigafactory in Germany; no site or funding figure is fixed.

Verified Editor-read Handelsblatt, 30 November 2025

What it does not test. It does not establish a signed agreement, a chosen site, an investment figure, or an EU gigafactory funding award.

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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