Finnish Tech Under Scrutiny: A debate is heating up around Donut Lab’s lithium-free solid-state battery claims, with critics pointing to lab-style voltage and thermal data while the company’s backers say the accusations lack hands-on testing and real sample access. Used EV Market Boost: Aviloo is rolling out an industry-first used EV battery warranty across the UK and several European countries (including Finland) from July, using a standardised battery health “SoH floor” and a short diagnostic test to trigger compensation. AI + Industry IT: Infosys won a long-term IT transformation deal with Finnish industrial tech firm Valmet, aiming to modernise core IT and embed AI operations via its Topaz and Cobalt platforms. Energy Storage Deal: Wärtsilä and RCT Solutions will form a 50-50 joint venture for Wärtsilä’s energy storage business, targeting growth in a fast-moving battery storage market. Finland Macro Watch: Finland’s government forecasts growth just under 1% this year, while debt is set to rise above 90% amid higher defence spending. EU Climate Snapshot: Eurostat data show EU greenhouse gas emissions down 17% since 2015, but Cyprus and a few others buck the trend with rising emissions. G7 Ukraine Talks Push: G7 leaders urged US President Trump to host talks between Zelenskiy and Putin to break the Ukraine war deadlock. Defence Procurement: Saab secured a French order for NLAW anti-tank weapons, with deliveries scheduled for 2026–2030.