Spain

Iren acquired Spanish data center developer Nostrum as part of the former cryptocurrency company's expansion strategy. This acquisition expands Iren's European footprint and demonstrates the company's transition from crypto mining to broader data center services.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has emerged as one of the European Union's leading critics of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran. This positions Spain as a key voice of dissent within EU foreign policy regarding Middle East military actions.

Spanish renewables firm FRV plans a €2.8 billion data center in Mérida powered by over 80% renewable self-generation. This massive investment highlights the integration of renewable energy with data center infrastructure to meet growing AI compute demands.