Eero Airaksinen, the building inspector for the municipality of Muhos in Finland, refused to grant Google a landscape work permit for the construction of a data center this spring. Following the denial, Google’s lawyers reportedly found a legal loophole (“that paragraph”) to attempt to proceed. Airaksinen states he felt pressured “from all sides” in relation to the decision. The situation highlights a potential conflict between a local official and a major international corporation. Details surrounding the specific legal argument and the nature of the pressure remain unclear. This incident raises questions about the influence of large companies on local permitting processes in Finland. The case is currently under scrutiny as it showcases challenges faced by municipal authorities when dealing with large-scale infrastructure projects.