Electrocutions, disease and no pay: how workers risk exploitation in Europe’s datacentres

A report highlights severe abuses and unsafe conditions faced by migrant workers at data centre construction sites across Europe.

A comprehensive investigation into conditions for migrant workers employed on European data centres has unveiled alarming practices, including serious injuries, exploitation, and wage theft. The research indicates that many workers suffer from hazardous living conditions and are often denied basic rights. Regulatory gaps and the complex contractor networks make accountability challenging, raising urgent questions about the treatment of workers in an expanding industry crucial to technological infrastructure.

Source: The Guardian – https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/oct/30/electrocutions-disease-and-no-pay-how-workers-risk-exploitation-in-europes-datacentres