Spain's data center decree gets escape clause to shield Tarragona AI gigafactory

Spain's government has added a discretionary exemption to its data center decree, allowing it to waive requirements for projects deemed 'critical'—a move aimed at protecting the planned AI gigafactory in Tarragona from political fallout. The clause signals policy flexibility under political pressure, but its scope and application criteria remain undefined.

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