Thursday, May 28Thursday, May 28Nokia’s AI-driven surge propels Helsinki’s stock exchange to a 25-year peak, igniting a broader European tech rally.
Nokia’s share price has surged nearly 150% over the past year, driven by demand for AI infrastructure and data centre expansion, pushing Finland’s Nasdaq Helsinki to its highest level since 1999, according to Yle . The company’s gains have rippled across Europe, lifting regional technology stocks to a one-month high. The Irish Times reports that European shares closed at their strongest level in over a month, buoyed by Nokia’s momentum and broader tech sector optimism . The Peninsula Qatar and Business Times confirm the trend, noting that European markets rallied on the back of tech gains, with smaller companies also hitting one-year highs .
Meanwhile, the EU is accelerating its green transition with a €400 million injection into 65 decarbonisation projects under the Innovation Fund’s 2025 Heat Auction. The funding, part of a €1 billion initiative launched in December 2025, targets industrial heat electrification and clean energy solutions—but Italy has opted out, EUNews reports . The European Investment Fund (EIF) is also scaling up biogas production, committing €200 million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to expand capacity across Europe .
On the digital front, Romania emerges as a paradox: while it boasts top-tier internet speeds in the EU, it lags in digital skills and public services, Adevarul highlights . The country is, however, outperforming peers in foreign direct investment (FDI), with a 16% rise in projects, according to an EY survey .
ECB President Christine Lagarde warns that while eurozone inflation remains under control, the energy shock from Middle East tensions continues to strain Europe’s economy, Adevarul reports . The remarks underscore persistent vulnerabilities as the bloc balances growth, digital transformation, and climate goals.
Nokia surge pushes Helsinki Stock Exchange to 25-year high Nokias share price has soared by around 150 percent over the past year, partly driven by the rise of AI and data centres.
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