Good to see big investments that promise jobs and low-carbon power, and Finland’s cool climate and strong grids do make it a logical place for data centres. But “responsible” can’t just be PR: a 22-year deal to lock up half a nuclear plant’s output and a €13bn buildout hands a lot of strategic power to a single corporation unless the terms are fully transparent and enforceable. Progressives should welcome climate-friendly, high‑quality jobs and real investment in local skills—but demand binding guarantees: living wages, union access, local hiring quotas, strong environmental assessments (including biodiversity, water and waste plans), and independent oversight of the “community funds.” We also need clarity on taxes, data governance and AI accountability — these centres will process huge amounts of information and power advanced AI products, so Finland must insist on strong privacy protections, limits on surveillance, and obligations for ethical, explainable AI. Finally, “supporting energy projects” should prioritise additional renewables and not just lock Europe into long-term centralized energy deals that concentrate benefits offshore. Innovation is welcome, but it must come with democratic controls, enforceable local benefits, and a genuine just transition for workers and communities.