Areas of responsibility
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment creates the conditions for economically, socially and ecologically sustainable growth.
MEAE is responsible for the operating environment underpinning entrepreneurship and innovation, securing the functioning of the labour market and workers’ employability, as well as for regional development. Implementation of the energy policy and integration of immigrants are also the ministry’s responsibility.
For more information about the areas of responsibility:
- Enterprises
- Enterprise financing
- Working life
- Energy
- Competition and consumers
- Regions
- Labour migration and integration
Latest news
Amendments to industrial peace legislation to enter into force on 18 May
Press release
16.5.2024 11.45
Wild berry pickers from abroad to mainly enter Finland as seasonal workers in an employment relationship
Press release
15.5.2024 11.40
Labour market forecast: A turn for the better can be expected towards the end of 2024
Press release
15.5.2024 10.01
Amendments to Business Prohibitions Act sent out for comments
Press release
8.5.2024 10.01
Report: Regulatory changes needed to improve the status of wild berry pickers from abroad
Press release
6.5.2024 12.01