Amazon plans to invest more than €16 billion (approximately $18 billion) in Germany in 2027, expanding its operations across cloud computing, artificial intelligence, satellite internet and entertainment.
The investment, announced on Tuesday at the Invest in Germany Summit in Berlin, represents the company’s latest effort to strengthen its European presence as demand for AI services grows and competition among technology companies intensifies.
The planned spending adds to more than €100 billion Amazon says it has invested in Germany since 2010, reinforcing the country’s importance to the company’s European operations.
The logo of Amazon is pictured at a company logistics center in Carquefou near Nantes, westren France, May 6, 2026 – REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
A significant portion of the new commitment will support Amazon Web Services (AWS). The company plans to invest €4.8 billion in expanding its Frankfurt cloud region and AI infrastructure, increasing its capacity to support businesses adopting cloud-based services and artificial intelligence technologies.
The investment will also cover new logistics projects expected to create more than 3,000 jobs. Additional funding will support Amazon Leo, the company’s satellite broadband network, as well as new productions for its Prime Video streaming service.
Amazon also intends to open a second robotics and AI research laboratory in Berlin, expanding its research capabilities in automation and emerging technologies.
The announcement follows a €10 billion investment commitment made in June 2024 to expand Amazon’s cloud infrastructure and logistics network in Germany. That earlier package included €8.8 billion allocated to AWS data centres.
The latest investment highlights Amazon’s continued focus on Germany as a strategic market for its cloud computing and technology businesses. With further spending planned across AI infrastructure, logistics, satellite connectivity and entertainment, the company is positioning itself to meet growing demand for digital services while expanding its regional footprint.
Source: Reuters
