Report: ELY Centres perform well despite steering and management challenges
Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres) have handled their tasks well, albeit with room for improvement in the steering system and agency structure, states a newly published external evaluation report on the agency entity comprising the ELY Centres.
Changes at the turn of the year in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
On this page, you will find information on the changes that will affect the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
Six areas receive Ministry funding to manage structural change
On 8 December 2023, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment decided to grant a total of EUR 825,000 in coordination funding to six areas to manage structural change and to strengthen their vitality.
Future expectations vary greatly between regions, sectors and companies
There are major differences between regions, sectors and companies concerning future expectations. Some regions anticipate a slowdown in growth, but others already see positive signs emerging in the future. These are the conclusions from the recently published Regional Development Prospects.
Acts on the transfer of TE services to municipalities have been approved
On 23 March 2023, the President of the Republic approved a legislative package on the reorganisation of public employment and business services. The responsibility for organising such services will be transferred from the central government to municipalities on 1 January 2025. The reform aims to create a service structure that promotes the rapid employment of jobseekers by utilising all opportunities offered by municipal services.
