Google Cloud to Launch Sovereign Cloud in Germany by End of 2026 (heise.de)

• Thales to operate Google's sovereign cloud in Germany; GA by end of 2026.
• Platform complies with BSI C3A framework; three tiers including air-gapped for military.
• Bosch acquires 120,000 Gemini Enterprise licenses; Google invests €5.5B in Germany.

"Google Cloud announced the timeline for its sovereign cloud in Germany during its DACH Summit. French defense firm Thales will operate the platform, holding cryptographic keys for a legally separate German company. General availability is targeted for end of 2026, following a preview phase. The service aligns with Germany's BSI C3A framework and offers three sovereignty tiers: Data Boundary, Dedicated (with Thales), and Air-Gapped (for government/military). The model mirrors Thales' PREMI3NS service in France."