Wallonia Imposes Limits on New Data Centers Over Land, Water, Energy Use

The Walloon government in Belgium is set to impose new obligations on data center projects, with requirements proportional to installation size, reflecting growing local opposition to the resource-intensive nature of these facilities. This marks a policy shift from previously welcoming projects like Google's without conditions. The move signals tightening regulatory constraints on digital infrastructure in Europe, potentially affecting future data center investments in the region.

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