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Virgiliu Ivan of Transelectrica's National Dispatch Center has proposed establishing a high-level office to accelerate approvals for large data center investments in Romania. Currently, the country has less than 100 MW of data center capacity, which is significantly lower than that of regional counterparts.

In 2024, potential data centers from Google and Microsoft were discussed, with locations around Bucharest-Ilfov and Cluj. However, despite a memorandum signed with Google in July 2024, no actions have been taken, highlighting the need for a more efficient governmental framework to enhance Romania's digital infrastructure.