Google has been told to halt environmentally significant preparation work at two planned data centers in Finland until required impact assessments have been completed. The decision comes just weeks after the tech giant announced its largest-ever investment in Europe.
Finland's Licensing and Supervision Authority said Google subsidiary Tuike Finland Oy must suspend work at planned data center sites in Muhos and Kajaani immediately and no later than Oct. 23. The environmental impact assessment procedures for both projects are still underway and are expected to be completed during 2026.
