Planned Multi-Billion-Euro Investment in Infrastructure and Digitalization: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and the Companies of Schwarz Group Form Groundbreaking Partnership

Thursday 27 August, 2026 The companies of Schwarz Group aim to invest up to 5.6 billion euros by 2033 in the construction of a data center, strengthening critical infrastructure in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.Digital Sovereignty: The investment is intended to promote the development and operation of cloud and AI solutions under German law, thereby fostering value creation in Germany and Europe.Sustainability: Plans include the exclusive use of renewable energy during regular operations, the development of a district heating network, and state-of-the-art air cooling to ensure the ecological efficiency of the data center.Blueprint for Germany: The first flagship projects of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state government and Schwarz Digits include a digital building permit system and the introduction of OpenDesk in the education sector. Schwerin, August 27, 2026 – The companies of Schwarz Group and the state government of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are opening a new chapter for Germany as a digital hub. At a press conference, Manuela Schwesig, minister-president of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Gerd Chrzanowski, general partner Schwarz Group, announced a groundbreaking partnership. Their stated com