Google announces a €13 billion (about $15.1 billion) investment in Finland to expand AI infrastructure, including new data centers and related power and grid upgrades. The company describes it as its largest single investment in Europe and links the build-out to capacity for AI services such as Gemini, Search, Maps, and YouTube.
The investment is reported to be deployed in 2027 and 2028 and to involve development across several Finnish locations, with outlets citing sites in parts of the north and eastern areas, including cities such as Hamina, Kajaani, Muhos, and Vaala. Reports also say Google is pursuing additional energy arrangements to support the computing demand, including a power purchase agreement with Fortum tied to extending the Loviisa nuclear power plant’s operations, plus other renewable generation and storage measures.
Some outlets emphasize Finland’s role as a growing data-center hub and the job impact projected from construction and operations. Deutsche Welle adds that Finnish security services warn of risks, while Finland’s right-wing government frames the move as beneficial for jobs and investment. Other outlets focus more on the scale and timing of the infrastructure build-out and Google’s stated aim to grow its presence “responsibly.”
