The number of unemployed jobseekers decreased in August
A total of 288,700 unemployed jobseekers were registered at the Employment and Economic Development Offices at the end of August. This is 53,800 less than a year earlier. The number of unemployed jobseekers decreased by 40,300 from the previous month. The figures are from the Employment Bulletin of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
Support to the unemployed to starting up business activities and for regional mobility
The Government proposes to the Parliament that the Unemployment Security Act should be amended to allow the unemployed to start up business and still receive unemployment benefits for four months while already engaged in business operations.
Minister Tiilikainen: support for renewable electricity to be as cost-effective as possible
On 15 September 2017, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment circulated for comments a draft government proposal putting forward plans to invite tenders for renewable electricity generation. The aim is to increase investment in the generating capacity for renewable electricity as we move towards the 2020s, on a cost-effective basis and to the overall benefit of the national economy.
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Centenary of Finland's independence – Finland 100 In 2017, Finland will have been an independent state for a hundred years. The main theme of the centenary celebrations is Together.
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Business digitalisation for companies With digitalisation, companies gain access to new technologies, big data, and new business models based on these assets. For consumers and corporate customers, this means new products and services that blend the physical with the virtual. -
Key projects With its five strategic priorities in the Government Programme, Government is taking steps to follow through with essential reforms. The strategic objectives are materialised in the form of 26 key projects. -
Working Life 2020 project A large group of operators representing government organisations, employer and employee organisations, other organisations and companies are working together to improve the quality and productivity of Finnish working life. The goal is that working life in Finland will be the best in Europe by 2020.
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One of the main tasks of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is to create a solid basis for industrial and other business operations and in this way strengthen competitiveness and employment.
Government agencies, companies and funds of MEAE Group
The MEAE Group comprises seven government agencies, 15 Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment, 15 Employment and Economic Development Offices, six companies plus three funds.
