Aragon criticizes the new data center decree and demands greater security for investments

The Minister of Economy, Competitiveness, and Employment for the Government of Aragon, Eva Valle, has warned that the new national decree on data centers could place Spain at a “clear disadvantage” compared to other European countries. In her view, the regulation introduces changes that could affect investments that have been in the planning stages for years.

Valle made these statements during the 40th AMETIC Digital Economy and Telecommunications Meeting , held in Santander. There, she criticized the Royal Decree on energy and environmental sustainability, resilience, and digital sovereignty of data centers, stating that it was drafted without prior dialogue with the sector or government agencies.

Aragon demands security for investments

The minister argued that sustainability goals must be accompanied by legal certainty, stability, and predictability. She believes these conditions are essential for Spain to continue attracting technological investment and prevent new projects from choosing other European regions.

In this context, Valle emphasized Aragon’s role as an attractive region for businesses and highlighted the measures adopted by the regional government to simplify procedures and reduce administrative delays. 
“The speed with which decisions are made is also part of a region’s competitiveness,” she argued.

LET INVESTMENTS REACH THE ENTIRE TERRITORY

The Minister for Economy also emphasized the need for growth linked to technological investments to benefit the entire population and the region. One of the challenges, she noted, is ensuring that the benefits generated by these projects extend beyond the specific locations where they are installed.

The AMETIC meeting, which runs until Wednesday, brings together public representatives, companies, and experts to address the challenges of transforming the production model and the role of industry, technology, and innovation. Esther Borao, director of the Technological Institute of Aragon, also participated in a panel discussion dedicated to technology transfer and innovation.