Google’s Finland AI bet: Google says it will invest about €13bn in Finland for AI data centres and infrastructure, with Finland’s government calling it a jobs and tax boost—while economists warn the long-term employment impact may be smaller once sites are automated. Energy & grid pressure: Opposition and analysts question whether the deal could strain Finland’s power supply, as Google links the expansion to nuclear power. Transport costs squeeze: Finnish transport associations warn fuel prices are damaging the economy and urge faster action, including lowering biofuel requirements and fuel taxes. Airline pressure from Russia routes: Finnair says Chinese airlines’ continued access to Russian airspace creates “extremely unfair” competition, extending flight times for Finnair. Student residence rule tightening: Finland plans a one-year wait before international students’ families can apply for residence permits, citing agency-fee and income problems. Battery storage deal: Centrica Energy signs a partial tolling agreement for Karppio’s 125MW/300MWh Finnish battery storage, targeting Nordic balancing and ancillary services. EU procurement push: The European Commission proposes procurement rules that could let public buyers exclude suppliers from countries not covered by EU agreements, with critics calling it protectionism. Israel settlement trade bans: The UK, with parallel moves from several countries including Finland, expands restrictions on goods and services linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.