As it is at present, there are significant risks associated with the status of foreign berry pickers. The study commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment assesses the economic effects of the alternative solutions to both berry pickers and berry companies. The Government will decide on further preparation that may be needed later on.

The operating environment, which has changed rapidly, requires a more comprehensive review of Finland’s security of supply and the development of the operational framework. The report on security of supply prepared by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment outlines the long-term development objectives for security of supply.

According to estimates, 55,000 more people will be employed this year than before and employment will grow by another 22,000 people in 2022. The employment rate is expected to rise to 73.8% in 2023.

A total of 229,400 unemployed jobseekers were registered at the Employment and Economic Development Offices at the end of November. This was 41,900 fewer than a year earlier. The number of unemployed jobseekers was down by 800 from the previous month. These figures are from the Employment Bulletin of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.

A total of 230,100 unemployed jobseekers were registered at the Employment and Economic Development Offices at the end of October. This was 42,400 fewer than a year earlier. The number of unemployed jobseekers was down by 1,900 from the previous month. These figures are from the Employment Bulletin of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.