Call for funding for the development of tourism in the regions is now open
New funding is available for the promotion and recovery of the tourism industry and the development of tourism in the regions. The funding is open to regional tourism organisations and similar actors that support the activities of companies and develop the region’s tourism on a broad scale.
Government supports the recovery and development of tourism with additional funding of EUR 4.5 million
The Government supports the development of tourism in the regions by EUR 4 million. In addition, the Government will allocate EUR 0.5 million to a campaign to promote domestic tourism. The aim is to help tourism companies recover from the coronavirus crisis and increase tourism in Finland.
EU introduces more flexibility in State aid rules: Member States can support micro and small companies that were already in difficulty before the coronavirus crisis
Temporary EU State aid rules now allow Member States to grant aid to micro and small companies that were already in financial difficulties before the onset of the coronavirus epidemic. In addition, the European Commission eased the criteria under which Member States can recapitalise companies during the crisis. The Commission expanded the temporary flexibilities in the State aid rules on 29 June 2020.
Extension to the maximum duration of start-up funding remains in force
Parliament has approved government proposals to extend the period of validity of the temporary legislative amendment on awarding start-up grants until the end of 2020. The President of the Republic is to approve the amendment on 26 June 2020 and it will enter into force on 1 July 2020.
Talent Boost
The objective of the Government’s joint Talent Boost programme is to make Finland more attractive to international talents and to channel the expertise of international talents already in Finland to support growth, internationalisation and innovation in Finnish companies.
Low-carbon roadmaps 2035
The Government will work to ensure that Finland is carbon neutral by 2035 and carbon negative soon after that. In accordance with the Government Programme, sectoral low-carbon roadmaps will be drawn up in cooperation with companies and organisations in the relevant sectors.
Tuula Haatainen
Minister of Employment