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"Growth of data centre market across Europe to create an 8.5 million sq ft ripple effect for logistics"
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"Growth of data centre market across Europe to create an 8.5 million sq ft ripple effect for logistics"

"European investment activity is set to rise by 6% YoY to €52 billion in Q1. Global capital is returning, albeit not yet at full speed, and confidence is gradually building. As a result, full-year investment volumes are forecast to increase by around 16%, with a further 17% growth expected in 2027."

"As we look forward to 2026, Savills Research talked to regional occupational and investment experts across our European network. Based on this, we have produced the following outlook, examining the common themes across European markets and summarising individual market conditions throughout Europe."

"Rising defence spending is set to accelerate investment in industrial and logistics infrastructure. From advanced manufacturing plants and R&D facilities to logistics platforms and high-performance computing and data centres, defence production requires a wide range of highly specialised assets."

"Has a subsequent year of shocks in the economy further delayed a recovery in the industrial and logistics sector?"

"Tariff uncertainty hits both leasing demand and investment volumes in Q2"

"Defence supply chains across the UK and Europe are complex, spanning major contractors, specialist component suppliers, and emerging tech firms. In this section, PA explores the complexity of the scaling and productivity challenges that such supply chains face"

"Looking ahead, if we assume that employment keeps pace with the increase in expenditure, we can calculate estimated employment growth based on the increase in defence spending as a percentage of GDP"

"Employment growth is set to drive significant expansions in industrial and logistics demand"

"From assembly lines to supply lines: What does increased defence spending mean for the industrial and logistics sector?"