Finland is positioning itself to capitalize on the global artificial intelligence boom following Google’s announcement of a $15.2 billion investment in digital infrastructure over the next two years—one of the largest technology investments in the nation’s history.
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Finnish President Alexander Stubb noted that the investment reflects a combination of abundant clean energy, a secure operating environment, and a growing technology sector that has made Finland an increasingly attractive destination for AI infrastructure.
“Companies make their own decisions on where to invest in their data centers, and we’re obviously pleased that Google has chosen to invest here,” Stubb told Fox News Digital.
“They are doing it because we can provide clean energy—95% of our electricity is clean. It is also because we have a robust security system that allows us to fend off cyberattacks, and, of course, because of our cold climate.”
Finnish President Alexander Stubb speaks during an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Sept. 2026. (Brooke Curto/Fox News Digital / Fox News)
The investment comes as governments and technology companies pour billions into data centers to support artificial intelligence, making reliable electricity and resilient infrastructure increasingly important factors in deciding where to build these facilities.
A drone view of a data center campus of the AI infrastructure firm Nebius and Finnish developer Polarnode, ahead of its construction, in a forest area in Pajarila, Lappeenranta, Finland May 26, 2025. (Polarnode/Handout via REUTERS / Reuters)
Asked how Finland is adapting as Russia continues to employ cyberattacks and other forms of hybrid activity against neighboring countries, Stubb said security has become a crucial factor companies weigh when choosing where to invest.
He emphasized that Finland has developed an environment where businesses can confidently build critical digital infrastructure while the country continues strengthening its cyber defenses.
Stubb stated that Google is unlikely to be the last major technology company to expand in Finland.
“Right now we have about 50 data centers, and we have 25 more in the pipeline,” he said. “We expect there to be more because we have a really strong infrastructure when it comes to artificial intelligence.”
Beyond data centers, Stubb highlighted Finland’s built ecosystem around emerging technologies, citing IQM Quantum Computers, satellite firms ReOrbit and Kuva Space, and telecommunications company Nokia.
“And we have, of course, Nokia,” he said. “Right now when Americans are looking at their phones, it’s very probable that they are following a Nokia network.”
A general view of the Nokia headquarters, showing the new logo, in Espoo, Finland, as seen in an image released February 26, 2023. (Reuters / Reuters Photos)
Google stated that its investment will expand digital infrastructure supporting AI and cloud services while creating jobs and strengthening Finland’s role as a technology hub.
Stubb said Finland intends to keep building on that momentum.
“We have the infrastructure,” he said. “The basic message is Finland is open for investment. We’ve got this.”
