An AI data center is proposed near your home. It would bring jobs, better infrastructure and economic growth. Would you allow it?

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Technology & Future ·Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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An AI data center is proposed near your home. It would bring jobs, better infrastructure and economic growth. Would you allow it?

More than 70 data center projects in Europe were rejected or restricted between January and April — more than in all of 2025, according to the European Data Center Monitor.

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56%

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“No. Water, energy and noise costs outweigh the gains”

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No. Water, energy and noise costs outweigh the gains

56%

Yes, with strict limits. Caps on water use, power draw and noise first

22%

No, it’s all a scam. The jobs and growth never materialise, and locals pick up the bill

22%

Yes. The benefits to the area outweigh the downsides

Only if it’s not too close. Fine in my region, not on my doorstep

Only if residents get a say. A local vote, not a decision made over our heads

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% chose top answer

🇭🇷Croatia60%🇧🇬Bulgaria100%🇳🇱Netherlands100%

Croatia is most divided — 60% “No. Water, energy and noise costs outweigh the gains” vs 20% “No, it’s all a scam. The jobs and growth never materialise, and locals pick up the bill”.

Age

100%

75%

25%

50%

Gender

33%

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25%

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