The Government proposes to designate the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (FCCA) as the centralised national contact point in matters related to the EU’s Digital Markets Act. The FCCA would also assist the European Commission in inspections, for example.

The REPowerEU call for applications in the Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland (Recovery and Resilience Plan) has been launched. The call will close on 29 February 2024. Businesses and organisations can apply for financial support for energy investments that promote the clean transition. The call for applications includes approximately EUR 54.5 million in investment aid for projects where the eligible costs exceed EUR 5 million.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has appointed a steering group to prepare an industrial policy strategy in accordance with the Government Programme. The strategy will be drawn up in close interaction with Finnish business and industry and other key interest groups. Permanent Secretary Timo Jaatinen from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will serve as chair of the steering group. The group will prepare an interim report by summer and submit its final report by the end of 2024.

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.

The Government has decided to grant Kymenlaakso a total of EUR 6 million to mitigate the impact of sudden structural change. The region is looking for new growth in the battery and food sectors, in particular. In all, the development package for Kymenlaakso amounts to ca. EUR 9 million.