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14.7.2021 | The European Commission's extensive legislative package (Fit for 55), published on 14 July 2021, aims for a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the EU from 1990 levels by 2030. The newly proposed legislative package provides the means to upgrade the current EU reduction target of 40% to the level proposed by the Commission in September 2020.https://tem.fi/en/-/eu-s-fit-for-55-legislative-climate-package-seeks-to-tighten-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency-targets
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30.6.2022 | On 30 June 2022, the Government submitted its national climate and energy strategy to Parliament as a report. The strategy is a comprehensive action plan for the medium term, which Finland will use to meet the EU’s obligations for 2030 and to achieve the national climate target for 2035. The strategy covers all greenhouse gas emissions in the emissions trading, effort sharing and land use sectors as well as the carbon sinks of land use and other sectors.https://tem.fi/en/-/government-sends-climate-and-energy-strategy-to-parliament-action-plan-to-help-finland-achieve-carbon-neutrality-by-2035
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8.12.2021 | On 8 December 2021, the Government’s Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy decided to support the proposal for an auction model that is to be applied to leasing public water areas governed by Metsähallitus to private companies for offshore wind power development and construction projects. The proposal aims to boost the market-driven development of offshore wind power.https://tem.fi/en/-/10616/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-supports-auction-model-for-leasing-public-water-areas-for-offshore-wind-power-production
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26.1.2017 | Government report on the National Energy and Climate Strategy for 2030 (Unofficial translation) 2 CONTENTS CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................... 2 1 Key p...https://tem.fi/documents/1410877/3570111/Government+Report+on+the+National+Energy+and+Climate+Strategy+for+2030/16a629e1-4ad6-4a58-96a6-347a7581177d?t=1485434481000
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12.5.2025 | 1 (19) Coordinating authority’s reasoned conclusion 11.4.2025 VN/19926/2024 VN/19926/2024-TEM-41 Postiosoite Käyntiosoite Puhelin Faksi s-posti, internet Postadress Besöksadress Telefon Fax e-post, internet Postal Address Office Telephone Fax e-ma...https://tem.fi/documents/1410877/227837088/Coordinating+authoritys+reasoned+conclusion.pdf/f929bba2-9085-55a5-14ea-4bda3ad24b8d?version=1.0&t=1747037020173
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29.5.2017 | The publication “Wood-Based Bioeconomy Solving Global Challenges”, written by top experts from companies, research institutes and universities of Finland, introduces radical product innovations.https://tem.fi/en/-/julkaisu-suomi-on-biotalouden-uusien-innovaatioiden-edellakavija
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1.9.2017 | Minister of Employment Jari Lindström will make a Team Finland visit to Mozambique and Zambia on 3–8 September 2017. A business delegation assembled by Finpro and made up of, among others, forest and mining sector companies and cleantech sector companies will also participate in the visit, The aim of the visit is to promote the export of Finnish companies on emerging markets in Africa and to open doors for new partnerships.https://tem.fi/en/-/minister-of-employment-jari-lindstrom-to-mozambique-and-zambia
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15.11.2019 | Climate neutrality can be achieved by 2035 only if comprehensive and consistent emission reduction measures are implemented in all relevant emission sectors and sufficient carbon sinks are maintained. The sink of forest land has most effect on the development of the carbon sink. The most effective way to reduce emissions from cropland is to abandon the cultivation of peatland.https://tem.fi/en/-/miten-2035-ilmastotavoite-voidaan-saavuttaa-pitko-n-jatkoselvitys-erilaisista-skenaarioista-vahahiilisyyte-1
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Minister Lintilä leads a Team Finland visit to Vietnam - Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
13.10.2018 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will head a Team Finland visit to Vietnam on 14–19 October 2018 to promote exports and internationalisation of Finnish companies. The business delegation accompanying the Minister has 24 representatives especially from the sectors of energy, water and waste management technology, bioeconomy and digital technology.https://tem.fi/en/-/ministeri-lintila-team-finland-matkalle-vietnamiin -
24.11.2016 | The Government approved the national energy and climate strategy to 2030 on 24 November 2016. The strategy will be submitted as a Government Report to the Parliament, where discussion on it is to be started on 30 November.https://tem.fi/en/-/strategia-linjaa-energia-ja-ilmastotoimet-vuoteen-2030-ja-eteenpain
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6.4.2020 | On 25 March, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment appointed a group of authorities tasked with assessing the entry of workers under exceptional circumstances while Finland’s borders are mainly closed. Based on the authorities’ assessment, the Ministry has prepared a list of tasks that are essential from the point of view of security of supply or critical for the operations of the sector in question, and for which workers must be granted entry into the country.https://tem.fi/en/-/linjaus-valttamattomien-tyotehtavien-maahantulosta-valmistunut
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23.5.2018 | Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will attend a Finnish-Russian round table on bioeconomy and the circular economy in Saint Petersburg on 24 May 2018. He will also discuss bilateral economic relations with Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov.https://tem.fi/en/-/ministeri-lintila-pietarin-kansainvaliseen-talousfoorumiin
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3.1.2022 | Finland’s objective is to increase labour migration and to combat the exploitation of foreign labour. The exploitation of foreign workers, which has come to light in recent years, has underlined the need for cooperation between different operators. A new advisory board appointed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will support efforts to stop exploitation of foreign workers and entrepreneurs.https://tem.fi/en/-/new-advisory-board-to-strengthen-cooperation-necessary-to-prevent-exploitation-of-foreign-labour
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19.10.2018 | The International Energy Agency (IEA) reviews its member countries’ energy policies every five years. This is the third time the IEA reviews Finland’s energy policy, and its In-depth Review will be published in Tampere on 23 October as part the World Energy Council’s Energy Day and the Energy 2018 event.https://tem.fi/en/-/miten-kansainvalinen-energiajarjesto-suuntaisi-suomen-energiapolitiikkaa-
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5.12.2019 | According to a renewable energy sector report published today, renewable energy represented a larger proportion of total energy consumption last year than the proportion of imported fossil fuels. The increase in the price of emission allowances will encourage renewable energy investment and use, while advanced technology will improve the profitability of wind energy investments.https://tem.fi/en/-/uusiutuvan-energian-kulutus-ohittanut-fossiilisen-tuontienergian-maaran
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12.5.2021 | 1/30 VN/16076/2020 Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Statement of Liaison Authority 23 November 2020 VN/16076/2020 1/30 REPORT OF THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS AND EMPLOYMENT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME OF LOVIISA...https://tem.fi/documents/1410877/32003728/Statement+of+Liaison+Authority.pdf/b5a8d25c-b2bf-e07b-2a04-7dae1b15ad73?version=1.0&t=1620819392181
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14.10.2016 | On 14 October 2016, Minister of Economic Affairs Olli Rehn and Minister of Agriculture and the Environment Kimmo Tiilikainen together with representatives from industries, the building and property sector, the municipal sector and the oil sector signed branch-specific agreements on new energy efficiency objectives for the 2017-2025 agreement period.https://tem.fi/en/-/energiatehokkuussopimuksiin-liittymassa-valtaosa-energiankaytosta
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23.10.2018 | The International Energy Agency (IEA) states in its in-depth review that Finland has adopted strong climate policies and ambitious 2030 targets for halving oil demand and phasing out coal use, among others. However, the IEA reminds the Finnish Government of the need to focus on cost-effective measures to achieve this goal.https://tem.fi/en/-/iea-suomi-nayttaa-miten-bioenergia-ja-ydinvoima-voivat-ohjata-energiamurrosta
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6.9.2023 | ENERGIATEHOKKUUSDIREKTIIVIN MUKAINEN SELVITYS HUKKALÄMMÖN POTENTIAALISTA JA KUSTANNUSHYÖTYANALYYSI TEHOKKAASTA LÄMMITYKSESTÄ Raportti työ- ja elinkeinoministeriölle 9/2020 E N E R G IA T E H O K K U U S D IR E K T II V IN M U K A IN E N S E L V IT...https://tem.fi/documents/1410877/176066306/EEDselvitys+l%C3%A4mmityksest%C3%A4_loppuraportti+2020.pdf/88a0e63b-e2b6-eef9-1b4c-8c5411a0e531?t=1693995295812
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26.9.2016 | The regions anticipate that the positive turnaround in the economy will continue in the short term. This turnaround was already evident in the spring, but now not a single region believes that the economic situation will deteriorate. Although the general view is positive, growth expectations remain moderate.https://tem.fi/en/-/osaavan-tyovoiman-saatavuus-huolestuttaa-pk-yrityksia