Transport companies to receive a temporary fuel subsidy
4.8.2022 13.25

On 4 August 2022, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the Act on Fixed-Term Fuel Subsidy for Transport Companies and, based on a resolution approved by Parliament, decided to study whether it would be possible to support operators using light fuel oil as well.
Government increases investment aid budget authority for new energy technology and large demonstration projects by EUR 100 million in 2022
22.7.2022 11.15

Investment aid for new energy technology and large demonstration projects aims to accelerate transition to future energy solutions. Support is granted for example for hydrogen projects.
Competitiveness ministers discuss internal market development and innovation funding
18.7.2022 14.23

The EU ministers responsible for competitiveness will meet in Prague on 19-22 July 2022. The first two days of the meeting will focus on internal market and industrial policy issues, followed by research and innovation.
Government appoints Finnish Space Committee
18.8.2022 13.38

On 18 August 2022, the Government appointed the Finnish Space Committee for the term of 6 September 2022–5 September 2025. The committee guides and directs the implementation of the national space strategy.
Comments sought on government proposal to simplify residence permits for researchers
11.8.2022 15.00

The Government’s proposal to amend the act on residence permits for researchers has been sent out for comments. It would extend the duration of residence permits to make it easier for researchers to stay in Finland and conduct research. At the same time, it would improve the position of researchers conducting postgraduate research.
Amendments to distribution obligation of biofuel oil and Sustainability Act sent out for comments
11.7.2022 12.11

The distribution obligation of biofuel oil aims at replacing light fuel oil used especially in building-specific heating and machinery with biofuel oil. The draft amendments to the distribution obligation of biofuel oil and the Sustainability Act have been sent out for comments.
Talent Boost website offers current information about promotion of immigration of experts
29.6.2022 10.42

Finland needs immigration of skilled workforce to strengthen the growth conditions of companies and to ensure the functioning and wellbeing of society. Up-to-date information about the Talent Boost programme which promotes education-based and work-based immigration will be available on the new website. The purpose of the website is to describe the Talent Boost network’s practical work and to serve all those involved in the network as well as others interested in the programme.
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Government increases investment aid budget authority for new energy technology and large demonstration projects by EUR 100 million in 2022
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