Government proposes changes to the comprehensive reform of the Integration Act
4.4.2024 13.48
The comprehensive reform of the Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration (Integration Act) will enter into force at the beginning of 2025 when the main responsibility for integration will be transferred from the state to municipalities. On 4 April 2024, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament on changes to the reform based on the Government Programme. For example, the imputed reimbursement period for municipalities and wellbeing services counties would be shortened to strengthen general government finances.
Joint press release of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Finnish Immigration Service and TE Offices
Permit processing time reduces by half — automation speeds up decisions
25.3.2024 9.18
The development measures of the employment and economic development services (TE services), the Finnish Immigration Service and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment reduced the processing time of residence permits for employed persons to an average of 41 days in February 2024 from the previous year’s figure of 77 days.
TE services reform 2024: Finland to have 45 employment areas
22.2.2024 14.58
On 22 February 2024, the Government made a decision on four employment areas. All future employment areas are now known.
TE2024: Most of the proposed employment areas can continue preparations
22.11.2023 11.24
On 21 November 2023, the ministerial working group on employment and entrepreneurship discussed the formation of employment areas. A total of 44 employment areas will be established in Finland. Most of the areas reported by municipalities fulfilled the requirements of the Act, but for six areas it is proposed that an application for an exemption be approved.
Government grants support to Kymenlaakso to manage structural change
9.11.2023 13.23
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.
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Government proposes changes to the comprehensive reform of the Integration Act
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4.4.2024 13.48
Permit processing time reduces by half — automation speeds up decisions
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TE services reform 2024: Finland to have 45 employment areas
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22.2.2024 14.58
TE2024: Most of the proposed employment areas can continue preparations
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22.11.2023 11.24
Government grants support to Kymenlaakso to manage structural change
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Transferring TE services to municipalities responds to calls to reform employment services
Tuula Haatainen
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