Microsoft Clears Hurdle on EUR 2 Billion Alsatian Data Centre Project

Microsoft's EUR 2 billion data centre project in Alsace has reached a new milestone after securing a favourable opinion from the local public inquiry. The project, first unveiled in mid-2024, aims to install an AI-ready data centre in the region.

The favourable opinion was obtained despite opposition from environmental activists and some residents who expressed concerns about the project's impact on the area.

Microsoft's plans can now be examined by the local prefect, a key step towards finalising the project. The EUR 2 billion budget for the project reflects its significant scope and ambitions.