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Whistleblower protection Whistleblower protection safeguards people who report certain types of misconduct. In this case, a ‘whistleblower’ is a person who, in the course of their work, discovers a breach of European Union or national law concerni...https://tem.fi/en/whistleblower-protection
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22.4.2021 | Business cost support is intended for companies whose turnover has decreased by more than 30% due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 22 April 2021, the Government issued a decree on the sectors that can apply for support without providing further justification. If a company does not operate in one of the sectors in the decree, it must justify the need for support and provide an account of the loss of turnover due to COVID-19.https://tem.fi/en/-/companies-in-all-sectors-can-apply-for-business-cost-support-some-without-further-justification
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The Government’s climate targets are ambitious: carbon neutrality by 2035, and nearly fossil-free energy production in the course of the 2030s. The wide-ranging changes required to achieve these targets demand vigorous policies and consistent action. At the same time, however, one has to ensure social justice and the competitiveness of businesses. Paths to carbon neutrality involve major uncertainties.https://tem.fi/en/-/miten-hiilineutraaliin-yhteiskuntaan-paastaan-ja-mita-se-maksaa-
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25.2.2021 | The Finnish Government approved the content of REACT-EU funding on 25 February as part of the ongoing Sustainable growth and jobs structural funds programme. Allocation of recovery funds to regions will begin in spring 2021. This funding will particularly support SMEs from the perspective of digitalisation and a green economy.https://tem.fi/en/-/react-eu-instrument-to-support-regions-affected-by-the-coronavirus-pandemic
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Bioeconomy In Finland, bioeconomy refers to an economy that relies on renewable, biological natural resources in a resource-wise manner to produce food, energy, products and services. The most important renewable, biological resources in Finland a...https://tem.fi/en/bioeconomy
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Innovation policy promotes growth and renews the operating environment Finland’s competitiveness and success in the global market are based on skills, new knowledge and innovations. Research, development and innovation activities (RDI) play an ess...https://tem.fi/en/innovation-policy
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Security of supply and securing of vital functions in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Preparedness model The concept for comprehensive security, established in the Security Strategy for Society, forms t...https://tem.fi/en/security-of-supply-and-securing-of-vital-functions
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Restricting global warming is crucial to humanity’s future. There will be no easy transition to a low-emission world, or eventually to a carbon neutral world, and we must make changes in all spheres of life. The European Union has an important role as one who takes the lead and offers solutions. To do this, it needs an ambitious and comprehensive climate and energy policy that is based on knowledge.https://tem.fi/en/-/milla-evain-rakennetaan-eu-n-pitkan-aikavalin-vahapaastoisyysstrategia-
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18.12.2020 | The support for business costs is intended for all companies whose turnover has decreased by at least 30 per cent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 18 December 2020, the Government issued a decree on the sectors that can apply for support without providing further justification. If a company does not operate in one of the sectors defined in the decree, it must justify the need for support and provide an account of the loss of turnover due to COVID-19.https://tem.fi/en/-/companies-in-all-sectors-can-apply-for-business-cost-support-if-their-turnover-has-decreased-due-to-covid-19
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3.9.2020 | In an attempt to create new jobs and economic growth, the Government is planning to launch a domestic ownership programme, which involves exploring different ways to strengthen and diversify Finnish ownership base in companies.https://tem.fi/en/-/new-programme-to-strengthen-finnish-ownership-in-companies
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24.2.2026 | Industrial Competitiveness Approach Means to guarantee economic growth in Finland in the 2010s Publications of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy Innovation 9/2013 Industrial Competitiveness Approach Means to guarantee economic growth in F...https://tem.fi/documents/1410877/3437254/Industrial+Competitiveness+Approach+17102013.pdf/34c9b17b-19aa-4237-91a5-ac04d7631664?version=1.1&t=1771921653951
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8.4.2021 | On 8 April, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal on discretionary government transfers to develop business operations in 2021‒2028. Government transfers under the proposed act would promote economic growth, employment, business innovation and competitiveness as well as other industrial and business policy objectives. The proposal is linked with the new programming period of the EU’s regional and structural policy in 2021‒2027.https://tem.fi/en/-/government-proposal-on-discretionary-government-transfers-to-develop-business-operations-in-2021-2028
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9.2.2021 | At the request of Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen, Director General of Finnish Customs Hannu Mäkinen has formulated a proposal to improve the opportunities of people with partial work ability to find employment. Mäkinen proposes that Finland should take Sweden’s Samhall company as a model, but adapt it to the Finnish needs.https://tem.fi/en/-/finland-should-follow-the-example-of-sweden-s-samhall-intermediate-labour-market-to-help-employ-people-with-partial-work-ability
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9.7.2020 | On 9 July, the Government adopted an amendment to the Decree on Funding for Research, Development and Innovation Activities. The amendment permits the provision of funding for research, development and innovation activities under the temporary state aid scheme established in the context of the coronavirus epidemic and approved by the European Commission. According to the Commission decision, the support may not exceed EUR 800,000 per company.https://tem.fi/en/-/changes-in-business-finland-s-rdi-funding-due-to-covid-19
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26.6.2026 | The aim of the summit was to strengthen the cooperation among the parties to the Pax Silica initiative related to artificial intelligence, reliable technologies and strategic supply chains. The cooperation will be deepened by promoting collaboration between businesses and investments and innovation. The summit was held in Washington DC, the United States on 25–26 June 2026.https://tem.fi/en/-/finland-participated-in-pax-silica-summit-on-ai-and-reliable-technology-supply-chains
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5.6.2020 | The aim of the new cost support is to reduce the number of companies going bankrupt in the on-going corona situation. To be eligible to receive support, the turnover of both the individual company and of the sector of industry must have decreased significantly.https://tem.fi/en/-/hallituksen-esitys-kustannustuesta-eduskuntaan-toimialan-ja-yrityksen-liikevaihdon-lasku-edellytyksena-tukeen
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14.5.2020 | In negotiations held on 13 May 2020, the Government decided to introduce a new form of support to businesses in all industries to cover their costs. The support is intended for companies that have experienced a marked decrease in turnover due to the coronavirus epidemic, and have costs that are difficult to adjust. Support is allocated to companies and sectors most severely affected by the coronavirus.https://tem.fi/en/-/hallitus-linjasi-yrityksille-uusi-kustannustuki-koronaviruksen-vuoksi
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10.12.2020 | The objective of business cost support is to help companies cope with the difficult economic situation caused by the coronavirus. The support is compensation for the company’s inflexible costs and payroll costs, but it does not compensate for a fall in turnover. The support is targeted at companies whose turnover has decreased by at least 30% due to the coronavirus. A new application round will open soon with partly renewed conditions.https://tem.fi/en/-/amendments-to-the-act-on-support-for-business-costs-to-enter-into-force-soon-application-round-for-coronavirus-hit-businesses-to-start-before-christmas
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26.6.2020 | The purpose of the new support for business costs is to reduce the number of companies that go bankrupt due to the coronavirus crisis. To be eligible, both the business sector and the individual company must have experienced a market decrease in turnover. The number of sectors covered is 368. The State Treasury will provide further instructions on how to apply for the support.https://tem.fi/en/-/act-and-decree-on-support-for-business-costs-approved-368-eligible-business-sectors
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22.1.2019 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has opened a round of applications for development and innovation grants for the circular economy for 2019. The Government has reserved EUR 4 million in total for 2018-2019 in order to drive investment and development in the circular economy.https://tem.fi/en/-/kiertotalouden-kehittamis-ja-investointiavustus-jalleen-haettavana-vauhdittaa-kiertotalouden-ratkaisuja