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Press releases
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The number of unemployed jobseekers decreased in August
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Budget provides further inputs in the competitiveness and renewal of economic activities
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Support to the unemployed to starting up business activities and for regional mobility
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EU energy ministers to discuss new electricity market design in Tallinn
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Minister Tiilikainen: support for renewable electricity to be as cost-effective as possible
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Finland’s clean energy and bioeconomy solutions presented to visitors from Brussels
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EUR 3.5 million to help people made redundant from Microsoft
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Minister Mika Lintilä to visit Expo 2017 in Astana
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Continued growth in tourism one of the Government’s spearheads
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Minister of Employment Jari Lindström to Mozambique and Zambia
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Finland's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment's economic estimate shows special emphasis on rapid job creation
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New energy legislation enters into force: ceiling on unreasonable increases in transmission fees from start of September, natural gas market to be opened up to competition in 2020
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The number of unemployed jobseekers decreased in July
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Future Business Finland services are not being opened up to competition
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The 2018 Draft Budget of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment: Building conditions for growth
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The number of unemployed jobseekers decreased in June
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Permanent Secretary Gustafsson to informal Competitiveness Council in Tallinn
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Jukka Ihanus appointed as Special Adviser to Minister of Economic Affairs Lintilä
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Pertti Korhonen to chair Tekes Board
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Energy efficiency decisions taken by EU energy ministers
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Government gives consent to Baltic Connector Oy construction project
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Minister Tiilikainen: Welcome proposal from Ollila on shared energy vision for Nordic countries
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VTT applies for government license to decommission research reactor
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Long-term unemployment continued to fall in May
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Project part-funded by the EU a success in Finland: More than 90 per cent of those made redundant by Broadcom found employment
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Advance notifications of posted workers to be introduced in September
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OECD recommends: More integrated approach needed in research and innovation development
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ESA Director General visits Finland with news of establishment of ESA BIC
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Minister of Economic Affairs Lintilä to promote clean energy in Beijing
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Finland is participating at World EXPO 2017 with innovative and sustainable solutions
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New inputs to boost immigrants’ employment
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Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä visiting Indonesia
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Smart Regions 2.0 Conference: European regions in search of growth based on regional strengths
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Publication: Finland is a forerunner in new bioeconomy innovations
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Act on compensating for indirect emissions trading costs into force
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Nuclear energy agreement between Finland and Saudi Arabia enters into force
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Finnish–Saudi-Arabian Joint Economic Commission convened in Helsinki
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Long-term unemployment decreased in April
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Minister Lintilä: Finland a leader in the application of artificial intelligence
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EU grants EUR 2.6 million to assist in the re-employment of ex-Nokia employees
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Law proposal: natural gas market opened for competition in 2020
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Ministry experiments with the One-In, One-Out principle
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EUR 150 million for Finnish SMEs as EIF and Nordea Bank sign SME Initiative agreement
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Long-term unemployment continued to fall in March
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Business agreements will boost exports and investment between China and Finland
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Tekes and Finpro to be merged, the role of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs will strengthen in the promotion of exports
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Esko Aho to examine positive structural change in Varsinais-Suomi region
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Minister Lintilä: Employment at Valmet car factory to exceed all expectations
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Long-term unemployment began to fall in February
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Working group proposes changes to the Competition Act
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Minister Lintilä and Commissioner Arias Cañete discuss bioenergy in Brussels
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Energy Council to discuss the Clean energy package in Brussels on 27 February
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Government proposal to Parliament for amendments to the Mining Act
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Unemployment decreased in January
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Finland’s collective dismissal protection in line with the European Social Charter
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Minister Lintilä: Faith in the future improved rapidly in SMEs
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Collaborative economy may grow tenfold in the years to come
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Minister Lintilä: New financing arrangement will secure ramp-up of Terrafame mine
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OECD: Finland needs a new national vision for research and innovation policy
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Minister Lindström: National funding to secure services for people laid off from universities
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Innovating together: universities start program to accelerate growth of research-based companies in the health sector
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TVO applies for an operating licence for the OL1 and OL2 nuclear power plant units valid until the end of 2038
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Over EUR 220 million for Finnish SMEs
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Unemployment decreased in December
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Global competition is a challenge to food chain competitiveness
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Working group to prepare national space legislation
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Brand group: Good working life a competitiveness factor for Finland
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Electric power system functioning normally – consumption over 14,000 MW today
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Cash rebate scheme for audiovisual productions
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Update of public procurement legislation to create flexibility and opportunities
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Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment: Condition for the validity of Posiva's construction licence has been met
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Unemployment decreased in November
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Fennovoima expected to continue negotiations on joint final disposal
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New anti-corruption public procurement legislation
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New act on compensation of damages related to infringement of competition law
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Liisa Heikinheimo appointed as head of the Nuclear Energy and Fuels Unit
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Report: Exports of sawn timber strong, timber construction increasing
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Reboot Finland – bring up new ideas, digitally :-) in Slush
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Faster entry into Finland for foreign experts working in growth companies
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Finland to apply for support from the EU in connection with Nokia redundancies
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New opening: ESA’s space data used at Junction
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Olli Koski appointed director at Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
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Ministers presented the new National Energy and Climate Strategy
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Strategy outlines energy and climate actions to 2030 and beyond
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OECD: On average, displaced workers in Finland are re-employed quickly
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Team Finland to overhaul its services and operating models
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In October 328,900 unemployed jobseekers
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Government proposes improvements in export financing
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Private labour recruitment services and the provision of agency and interim labour on the rise
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The Government adopts the energy and climate strategy on 24 November
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Invitation to tender for report: How can new jobs be created in bioeconomy, circular economy and cleantech solutions?
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Minister Rehn: New transmission link between Finland and Sweden is an important step forward
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Pure natural environment a trump card for tourism business
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Finland commits to doubling its innovation funding to clean energies
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Finland and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding on energy cooperation
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In September 329,500 unemployed jobseekers
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Agreement concerning support to the Balticconnector gas pipeline project signed in Brussels
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Unemployment benefits can lead to work and entrepreneurship
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The majority of energy use to be within the scope of Energy Efficiency Agreements
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Minister Rehn: Cruise ship orders will bring work, new jobs and innovations
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Working group to develop Team Finland operations
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Start-ups increase Finland’s competitiveness
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Minister Rehn: Development of Team Finland activities to start with updating growth programmes
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TEM-Meri project: Finnish maritime cluster moves towards the 2020s boosted by bold innovations and value networks
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Baltic Connector Oy gets research permit for Finland’s exclusive economic zone in connection with gas pipeline
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Finland to apply for EU support in connection with Anttila redundancies
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Small and medium-sized enterprises concerned about availability of skilled labour
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In August 342,500 unemployed jobseekers
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Asylum seekers with residence permits now moving to municipalities
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Finland implements SME Initiative: Creating new opportunities for economic growth and jobs
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Minister of Economic Affairs Olli Rehn: Cooperation between the Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation Tekes and IBM creates growth opportunities and jobs
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The Government decided on a significant increase in export financing to strengthen Finland's competitiveness
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Government proposes EUR 28 million funding for construction of Balticconnector gas pipeline
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Government integration programme outlines areas of focus for integration in the coming years
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Minister Lindström: policy measures must be revised to better respond to the needs of future labour markets
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Study: Diversity among the Iraqi refugees coming to Finland
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Antti Riivari appointed as Director General of Finnish Patent and Registration Office
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Public hearings on the Fennovoima’s EIA programme at the end of September
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Unemployment benefit appropriations targeted to integration and structural changes
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Building conditions for growth
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Finland’s Commissioner General for Expo 2017 in Astana is Severi Keinälä
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Ministers Lindström and Rehula to meet Estonian Minister of Health and Labour Ossinovski
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Balticconnector opens up Finland's gas markets
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Additional capital for Terrafame Group Ltd
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New trial aims to employ thousands of immigrants
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Fennovoima and Posiva reach agreement on nuclear waste cooperation
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Ilona Lundström appointed as Director General of Enterprise and Innovation Department
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The Basic scenario for the Energy and Climate Strategy now published, citizens have a chance to contribute
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Further financing for maritime industry growth programme for 2016
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Government to create conditions for competence-based growth of health sector
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Report: Nordic countries should resolve challenges of working life together
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'From Immigrant to Entrepreneur' tour continues in Tampere
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Minister Lindström attending International Labour Conference 7-8 June 2016
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Finland to apply for EU support in connection with Microsoft redundancies
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Finnish energy expertise to be showcased in Astana EXPO 2017
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Agreement between the State and local authorities to promote a smart and clean Helsinki capital region
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Minister of Economic Affairs Rehn on a Team Finland visit to Japan on 17-20 May
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Minister of Economic Affairs Olli Rehn accompanies Team Finland visit to Republic of Korea and Japan
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Working group looked for the best model to support renewable energy
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Energy efficiency agreements for 2017-2025 to be launched
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Analysis: Collective agreement systems define local bargaining in some European countries
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Finland's strong health ecosystem and strengths in digital health attract investments and innovation collaboration
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Fair working conditions at the Council of Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs
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Unemployment benefits to support work or entrepreneurship
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TVO applies for an operating licence for Olkiluoto 3
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Integration of residence permit recipients being accelerated
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eCommerce Growth programme to boost international online trade of SMEs
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Employment and Economic Development Offices visit companies to find hidden jobs
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Conditions for sickness during annual holiday and accrual of holiday during family leave tightened
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Reforms in legislation concerning posting of workers to Finland
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OP Financial Group an intermediary for EFSI guarantee programme in Finland
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Space Committee appointed for the term 1 April 2016-31 March 2019
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Finland applies for support due to Microsoft layoffs
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Investment aid for key energy projects
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Working conditions barometer: Wage-earners' work ability remains at a good level
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Finland to apply for support from the EU due to mass redundancies
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Minister of Justice and Employment Lindström: growing pressure to enhance integration policies
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Support measures for employees who were made redundant introduced to EU Commission in Rauma
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Minister Rehn: Jorma Ollila the best choice to undertake a review in a matter of great interest for Finland
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Minister Lindström: Ohjaamo supports and serves young people
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Working group proposes that natural gas markets be opened
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Maria Kaisa Aula to prepare a report on employment experiments
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Heidi Fagerholm appointed as chairperson of the Board of Tekes
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Petri Peltonen appointed Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Employment and the Economy
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Minister Lindström to a Ministerial meeting on Labour and Employment in Paris