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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its European Sovereign Cloud with a €7.8 billion investment, aiming to alleviate security concerns and reduce dependence on U.S. cloud providers. The new service, featuring a data center in Brandenburg, Germany, will ensure that European customer data remains within the EU and will be managed by European citizens in compliance with EU regulations. Initial Local Zones are set for Portugal, Belgium, and the Netherlands, with competitive pricing expected to be up to 15% higher than standard AWS offerings.