Funding applications for circular economy projects now accepted — aims to create new business and support economic recovery after epidemic

Application rounds for business cost support and closure compensation to open in April–May

Restaurants to remain closed to customers in most parts of Finland until 18 April – Closure to end in Kittilä and North Ostrobothnia

Government submits to Parliament its proposal to add biogas and electrofuels to distribution obligation

327,100 unemployed jobseekers in February

Restaurants remain closed to customers until 18 April almost throughout Finland due to serious epidemic situation

Minister of Economic Affairs Lintilä: Olkiluoto 3’s fuel loading permit a decisive step towards increased clean electricity production

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Ministers Lintilä and Skinnari to promote Finnish exports to Sweden in the food, textiles and health sectors
Funding applications for circular economy projects now accepted — aims to create new business and support economic recovery after epidemic
Application rounds for business cost support and closure compensation to open in April–May
Government publishes plan and timetable for lifting COVID-19 restrictions, consultation round begins
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Business expected to respect human rights – regulation considered both in Finland and at EU level
Stricter regulation of digital giants needed
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.
Government report on the future of the retail sector

The future report addresses the ongoing transformation of the retail sector in Finland, and the structural revolution in retail worldwide. The coronavirus pandemic also has a dramatic impact on retail.
Local government pilots on employment

The local government pilots on employment will begin in 2021. The pilots aim to increase employment among unemployed jobseekers and to direct them to training and education more effectively. Another objective is to create new solutions to ensure availability of skilled labour.
Ministers

Tuula Haatainen
Minister of Employment