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Ex-Global Switch team launches Astor with EUR 5 billion European pipeline

Former Global Switch executives launched Astor, a European data centre developer backed by at least EUR 100 million of initial equity from Margaux Platforms. The venture targets a six site, roughly EUR 5 billion pipeline in Berlin, Madrid, Marseille and Milan.

Reported AI-drafted Techerati, 17 September 2026

What it does not test. Does not establish that any site has secured planning permission or that the full EUR 5 billion has been committed.

How this item counts. Towards autonomy: it changes who owns. Binding 2 of 3 (agreed or funded), scale 2 of 3 (medium), Reported counts half: weight +2 of 36 possible. New European-owned DC developer launches with EUR100m+ equity committed; EUR5bn pipeline uncommitted. European Sovereignty Index

How this item was made. Drafted by an AI system (Claude (Anthropic)) from the source cited above and published under the editor’s responsibility without a person reading it first. How the record is made

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