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Dutch government will not sell land to Facebook parent Meta -ANP
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AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The Dutch government will not yet sell land in the city of Zeewolde to Facebook owner Meta, news agency ANP reported on Friday, citing remarks by the country’s housing minister.
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – The Dutch government will not yet sell land in the city of Zeewolde to Facebook owner Meta, news agency ANP reported on Friday, citing remarks by the country’s housing minister.
ANP cited Hugo de Jonge as saying the company had not met conditions to use the land.
In March, Meta put plans to build the large data centre on hold due to political opposition. While the Dutch government initially sought to attract foreign investment in data centres, public opinion has turned against them for their perceived disproportionate use of renewable energy.
(Reporting by Toby Sterling, Editing by Louise Heavens)
Foreign investment refers to the investment made by individuals or entities in assets or businesses located in another country, often to gain a financial return.
Renewable energy is energy generated from natural resources that are replenished constantly, such as sunlight, wind, and water, making it sustainable and environmentally friendly.
A data center is a facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems, essential for managing and storing data.
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