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Amazon announces plan to invest €16 billion in Germany in 2027

Amazon News·Oct 20, 2026 · 4:04 AM CT
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Amazon announced on Oct. 20, at the federal government's Invest in Germany Summit in Berlin, that it will invest more than €16 billion in Germany in 2027. The company says it has invested over €100 billion in the country since 2010.

The money covers expanding data centers and AI infrastructure, high-speed satellite internet through Amazon Leo, new logistics projects and a slate of Prime Video productions. Amazon is also opening a second robotics and AI research lab in Berlin.

Economy minister Katherina Reiche called it "a clear vote of confidence in Germany." Amazon's David Zapolsky made the announcement alongside Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Key points

  • €16B+ planned in Germany for 2027
  • Data centers/AI, Amazon Leo, logistics, Prime Video
  • Second Berlin robotics and AI lab

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