The key facts
- Amazon announced investments of €16 billion ($18 billion) in Germany in 2027
- The funds will be directed to cloud, AI, logistics, Amazon Leo, and Prime Video
- Since 2010, the company has invested more than €100 billion in Germany and created over 40,000 jobs
Announcement at the summit in Berlin
The American technology company Amazon announced plans to invest €16 billion ($18 billion) in Germany in 2027. The statement was made on Tuesday at the Invest in Germany Summit in Berlin. According to the company, the new funding will cover jobs, technology, and regional infrastructure, and will also be aimed at expanding cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and logistics.
Areas of investment
As part of the package, Amazon will expand the Amazon Web Services Europe region in Frankfurt to meet growing demand for advanced cloud and AI services. The investments will also support satellite communications through the Amazon Leo project, the expansion of logistics across the country, and the creation of new original content for Prime Video.
Context and government reaction
Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than €100 billion ($112.5 billion) in Germany, creating over 40,000 permanent jobs at more than 100 sites in the country. Germany's Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katherina Reiche, welcomed the announcement, noting that high-performance data centers serve as the foundation of the digital economy.
