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Amazon.com launches European cloud service with infrastructure entirely based in the EU



01/16/2026 - 02:23



Amazon.com Inc.'s subsidiary, Amazon Web Services (AWS), has introduced a new cloud service in Europe. The service operates on its own separate infrastructure, which is distinct from the company's servers in the United States.



Noah Kalina via flickr
Noah Kalina via flickr
According to Amazon, all parts of the service's infrastructure are located entirely within the European Union.

 The first data centers for this European cloud service are already in operation in Brandenburg, Germany. Amazon has plans to increase its presence in the region, with additional data centers set to be built in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal.

The service will be managed exclusively by European citizens based within the EU, as stated by the company. The introduction of this fully European cloud service is intended to tackle user worries regarding data security when using primarily U.S.-based providers, and it provides the EU with an independent alternative.

source: reuters.com