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Finland plans to scrap reduced electricity tax rate for data centres

Finland's finance minister Riikka Purra announced plans to scrap the reduced electricity tax rate for data centres, worth about EUR 30 million a year, raising it to the standard rate. Industry warned the change threatens planned investment.

Reported AI-drafted Montel News, 5 March 2025

What it does not test. This does not establish that parliament adopted the change or when it would take effect.

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