Drug Development Centre to be under ownership steering of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment

1.6.2023 14.21
Lääketiede
On 1 June 2023, the Government decided to amend the Government Decree on the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to add the Drug Development Centre Oy under the Ministry’s mandate. The centre was previously under the competence of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.

New Mining Act to enter into force on 1 June

30.5.2023 15.49
Kaivos
The amended Mining Act will enter into force on 1 June 2023. The amended law will increase the influence of local residents and put more emphasis on environmental considerations.

Future expectations vary greatly between regions, sectors and companies

25.5.2023 9.30
There are major differences between regions, sectors and companies concerning future expectations. Some regions anticipate a slowdown in growth, but others already see positive signs emerging in the future. These are the conclusions from the recently published Regional Development Prospects.

Minister Haatainen to attend Porto Social Forum: Economy and social dimension go hand in hand

25.5.2023 12.11
Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen will participate in the Porto Social Forum on 26–27 May 2023. The meeting will discuss the EU’s social dimension, effects of the green and digital transition on the labour market, investments in skills and education, and child poverty.

Evaluation report: Working capacity programme measures to help employment of persons with impaired capacity to work should continue

12.5.2023 10.04
Kuvassa on kaksi työntekijää ja Työkykyohjelman nimi.
The measures launched during the working capacity programme to create a more inclusive labour market and to employ people with impaired working capacity should be continued and developed further. The employees’ ability to work is an essential factor in the pursuit of a higher employment rate. These are some conclusions of the evaluation report on the recently completed working capacity programme.
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Government's employment measures

Government's employment measures

Our website contains information on the employment measures taken by Prime Minister Marin's Government and their impacts.

Employment measures of Prime Minister Marin's Government

Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland

Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland

The Sustainable Growth Programme boosts competitiveness, investment, research, development and innovation, as well as measures to raise skill levels. On our website you can find information on funding that the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the government agencies under its purview provide to companies, including calls for applications. 

Sustainable Growth Programme in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment

Talent Boost

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.

Talent Boost -programme

Ministry

Ministry

Ministry

The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment creates the conditions for economically, socially and ecologically sustainable growth. It comes from skilled people in high-quality jobs, productivity growth and increasing employment.

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Government agencies, companies and funds of MEAE Group

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, five companies plus three funds.

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Ministers

Tuula Haatainen
Tuula Haatainen
Minister of Employment
Mika Lintilä
Mika Lintilä
Minister of Economic Affairs