Technology · 2026-11-02 · Afternoon briefing

Germany unveils plan to become a 'sovereign AI nation' by 2030

Germany has drafted a national strategy to become a “sovereign AI nation” by 2030, aiming to close the gap with leading hubs in the US and China. The plan, prepared by a government task force, proposes 18 measures, including a major expansion of AI computing infrastructure and strengthening the domestic semiconductor value chain. The report identifies the next 12 to 18 months as a decisive period for the country's technological course.

The strategy sets ambitious adoption targets for the end of the decade. Berlin wants at least 80% of large companies, 55% of small and medium-sized businesses, and 90% of federal agencies to be using at least one AI application. To support this, the plan calls for a 300% increase in the country’s AI data centre capacity compared with 2025 levels.

To build its ecosystem, Germany will focus on industrial AI and expand cooperation with partners including France and Canada. For all its ambition, however, the blueprint does not yet include a budget. The report explicitly states that its proposals do not constitute funding decisions or prejudge future financial allocations.

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