Key Moments
- Amazon Web Services (NASDAQ:AMZN) announced the general availability of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, built as an independent infrastructure for Europe.
- Amazon plans to invest more than €7.8 billion in the AWS European Sovereign Cloud in Germany, with the investment expected to support an average of 2,800 full-time equivalent jobs annually.
- The company outlined plans to extend this sovereign cloud footprint across the EU, starting with AWS Local Zones in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal.
Launch of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud
Amazon Web Services (NASDAQ:AMZN) announced the general availability of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, introducing a new independent cloud infrastructure tailored specifically for Europe.
The platform is hosted entirely within the European Union and is designed to be both physically and logically segregated from other AWS Regions.
Now generally available: the AWS European Sovereign Cloud.
Built & operated in Europe, designed to help you innovate and grow while maintaining digital sovereignty. pic.twitter.com/k8TZUS78At
— Amazon Web Services (@awscloud) January 15, 2026
Investment Plans and Employment Impact
Amazon plans to invest more than €7.8 billion in the AWS European Sovereign Cloud in Germany. According to the company, this outlay is expected to support an average of 2,800 full-time equivalent jobs each year.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total planned investment | More than €7.8 billion |
| Location of investment | Germany |
| Expected employment impact | Average of 2,800 full-time equivalent jobs annually |
Expansion Across the European Union
The company also disclosed plans to broaden the sovereign cloud infrastructure throughout the EU. This expansion is set to begin with the rollout of new AWS Local Zones in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal.
Data Sovereignty and Infrastructure Separation
This Europe-focused cloud offering gives customers access to dedicated infrastructure that aligns with regional data sovereignty requirements. At the same time, it maintains separation from AWS’s broader global cloud network.
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