A Spanish family has been expropriated from their land to make way for a new Microsoft data center. Initially, they declined a profitable offer from Microsoft two years ago. However, the family was subsequently informed their land was being expropriated for the project. The compensation offered for the land is shockingly low – just two euros per square meter, a drastic reduction from previous valuations. This contrasts sharply with the initial offer and has left the family feeling deeply aggrieved by the process. The case highlights concerns regarding land rights and fair compensation when large corporations pursue significant infrastructure projects. Further details regarding the legal basis for the expropriation are currently emerging.