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The Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) is advocating for increased data center space in the city to enhance its digital economy and maintain its status as a European digital capital. IHK President Ulrich Caspar criticized the current restrictive data center concept, suggesting that these facilities could aid energy supply and climate protection, while the Left party has proposed a moratorium due to concerns over energy consumption. A recent study highlights that existing data centers, while occupying significant space, have limited local employment and tax contributions.