Europe rolls out the red carpet for AI data centres, as water‑and‑energy backlash spreads (euobserver.com)

• US: bipartisan, organised backlash
• Europe: cutting red tape and offering incentives for AI data centres
• Growing protests over water and energy consumption

"While the US sees a bipartisan, organised backlash against AI data centres, Europe is actively courting them by reducing bureaucratic hurdles and offering incentives. This pro-business stance persists despite growing protests over water and energy consumption. The author critiques this one-sided approach and warns of long-term risks."