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Google commits record €13bn to Finnish artificial intelligence infrastructure

The company's largest European outlay includes nuclear energy deals alongside security caveats from domestic intelligence.

Updated Sep 9, 2026 · 23:48 UTC2 reports

Latest update: Finland's intelligence service warned that foreign-owned data centers pose potential national security risks following Google's investment announcement.

The short version

  • Google announced a €13bn commitment to build out artificial intelligence infrastructure across Finland, describing it as its largest single investment in Europe.[BBC News]
  • The initiative includes a 22-year power agreement with utility Fortum to buy up to 50% of the output from the Loviisa nuclear plant.[BBC News]
  • Google projects the project will back over 37,000 construction jobs and raise national annual GDP by €3.6bn.[BBC News]
  • Finland's intelligence service SUPO cautioned that foreign-operated data facilities pose inherent security vulnerabilities.[Deutsche Welle]

Key facts

  • Google unveiled a €13bn investment program in Finland dedicated to AI infrastructure, which it described as its largest single investment in Europe.[BBC News · Deutsche Welle]
  • Under a 22-year contract with Fortum, Google will purchase up to half of the electricity generated by the Loviisa nuclear power plant.[BBC News · Deutsche Welle]
  • Google estimates the infrastructure projects will sustain more than 37,000 construction-phase jobs and add €3.6bn annually to Finland's GDP.[BBC News · Deutsche Welle]
  • Finland's Security and Intelligence Service warned that foreign-owned data centers present potential national security risks.[Deutsche Welle]

What remains uncertain

  • The precise national security threats associated with foreign ownership of Finnish data infrastructure remain unspecified by intelligence officials.[Deutsche Welle]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.