Competition and consumers
A proper functioning of the markets is essential for the promotion of Finnish competitiveness. The main task of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is to create a favourable environment for entrepreneurship and business. An important goal is thus to ensure free exchange of goods and services, both in Finland and with other countries.
When the functioning of the markets is promoted, it must be ensured that enterprises observe the rules of conduct of social importance and that consumers’ interests are taken into account.
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Competition »
The aim of competition policy is to create and maintain an environment in which enterprises have a level playing field and an opportunity to succeed through their expertise.
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Public procurement »
Public contracts are supply, service or public works contracts, into which the state, municipalities and joint municipal authorities, unincorporated state enterprises and other contracting authorities, as defined in procurement legislation, enter with external suppliers.
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EU rules on state aid »
The EU State aid rules define the kinds of public aid for economic activity that are allowed and the procedures to be followed when granting aid.
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Consumers »
When the functioning of the markets is promoted, it must be ensured that enterprises observe the rules of conduct of social importance and that consumers’ interests are taken into account.
